Claxton Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Greensboro, North Carolina 27410 · Guilford County Schools
#581 of 1,457 elementary schools in North Carolina
#33720 of 50,301 nationally
About Claxton Elementary
Claxton Elementary is a public elementary located in Greensboro, in the Guilford County Schools school district of North Carolina, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 579 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 37.4 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 581st of 1,457 ranked elementary schools in North Carolina. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (56th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 579.
There are 73 schools in Greensboro; Claxton Elementary ranks 32nd of 71 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)44%
- Reading proficiency (30%)52%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)99.5%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.6
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Claxton Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 579
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 99.5%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 52%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 44%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Claxton Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Jefferson Elementary
Greensboro · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
698 students · 2.3 km away
Kernodle Middle
Greensboro · Public middle · Grades 6–8
707 students · 2.7 km away
General Greene Elementary
Greensboro · Public elementary · Grades K–5
423 students · 2.8 km away
Early College at Guilford
Greensboro · Public high · Grades 9–12
193 students · 3.2 km away
Sternberger Elementary
Greensboro · Public elementary · Grades K–5
469 students · 3.3 km away
Morehead Elementary
Greensboro · Public elementary · Grades K–5
509 students · 3.6 km away
James Y Joyner Elementary
Greensboro · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
274 students · 4.1 km away
Greensboro Academy
Greensboro · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
777 students · 4.5 km away
Western Guilford Middle
Greensboro · Public middle · Grades 6–8
731 students · 4.5 km away
Irving Park Elementary
Greensboro · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
541 students · 4.6 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in North Carolina with a comparable Enrollment.
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579 students
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579 students
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Supply · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
580 students
West Buncombe Elementary
Asheville · Public elementary · Grades K–4
580 students
Bailey Elementary
Bailey · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
580 students
Topsail Annandale Elementary School
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580 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Claxton Elementary a good school?
Claxton Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 37.4 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #581 of 1,457 in North Carolina. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Claxton Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Claxton Elementary ranks #581 of 1,457 elementary schools in North Carolina and #33720 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Claxton Elementary?
Claxton Elementary had 579 students in 2025.
Is Claxton Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Claxton Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Claxton Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Claxton Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.