Brightwood Elementary

Public PK, KG-5

 2001 Brightwood School Road
       Greensboro, NC  27405-1818


(336) 375-2565

District: Guilford County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
1032nd of 1,502 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,734 Help


Students who attend Brightwood Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Northeast Guilford Middle
High:    Northeast Guilford High

Student/teacher ratio:  15.7 Help
Number of students:  516

Racial breakdown:

African American:
69.6%
Hispanic:
17.4%
Two or more races:
5.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99% Help


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Compare Details Brightwood Elementary ranks worse than 68.7% of elementary schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 37th among 67 ranked elementary schools in the Guilford County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 33.26. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (69.6%), Hispanic (17.4%), two or more races (5.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Brightwood Elementary is 15.7. 56 elementary schools in the Guilford County Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Brightwood Elementary is $10,734, which is the 32nd highest among 67 elementary schools in the Guilford County Schools District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Brightwood Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Brightwood Elementary 1032nd of 1502 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Brightwood Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Guilford County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Guilford County Schools 145th of 243 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Brightwood Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Brightwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 15.51 1168th 1276 8.5%
2007 22.84 1108th 1293 14.3%
2008 15.62 1183rd 1324 10.6%
2009 20.13 1158th 1354 14.5%
2010 21.67 1157th 1363 15.1%
2011 12.09 1287th 1381 6.8%
2012 14.73 1278th 1388 7.9%
2013 13.16 1287th 1403 8.3%
2014 12.51 1262nd 1390 9.2%
2015 11.77 1311th 1440 9.0%
2016 8.74 1348th 1425 5.4%
2017 14.88 1274th 1429 10.8%
2018 17.19 1247th 1434 13.0%
2019 23.38 1217th 1473 17.4%
2021 17.28 1258th 1489 15.5%
2022 27.76 1125th 1514 25.7%
2023 33.26 1032nd 1502 31.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Brightwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 34.58 352nd 497 29.2%
2022 67.52 75th 485 84.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Brightwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.92 1044th 1332 21.6%
2019 33.30 1005th 1361 26.2%
2021 25.46 1039th 1329 21.8%
2022 42.96 788th 1366 42.3%
2023 49.47 730th 1437 49.2%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Brightwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.87 1306th 1405 7.0%
2019 20.09 1233rd 1424 13.4%
2021 24.00 1116th 1440 22.5%
2022 33.53 999th 1458 31.5%
2023 32.74 1015th 1459 30.4%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Brightwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.61 762nd 897 15.1%
2019 33.76 621st 878 29.3%
2021 14.62 641st 646 0.8%
2022 32.34 431st 634 32.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Brightwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.07 1141st 1413 19.2%
2019 28.35 1123rd 1430 21.5%
2021 12.79 1313th 1444 9.1%
2022 23.89 1162nd 1464 20.6%
2023 34.88 1001st 1461 31.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Brightwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.64 495th 927 46.6%
2019 55.19 370th 949 61.0%
2021 38.53 520th 896 42.0%
2022 50.99 395th 927 57.4%
2023 58.49 324th 933 65.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Brightwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.66 703rd 851 17.4%
2019 33.45 635th 865 26.6%
2021 48.31 384th 843 54.4%
2022 51.57 384th 893 57.0%
2023 74.82 147th 915 83.9%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Reviews:
by a parent
Wednesday, June 1, 2011

Open Quote This little school and most of it's teachers really care about their students and the parent care about the school and their students. We are like one big happy family.
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Enrollment information for Brightwood Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 222 104 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 327
1989 226 111 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 338
1990 257 114 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 372
1991 263 107 0 1 1 n/a n/a 11 383
1992 282 106 0 2 1 n/a n/a 11 402
1993 265 103 0 4 3 n/a n/a 12 387
1994 263 131 1 6 5 n/a n/a 16 422
1995 220 166 1 5 9 n/a n/a 0 401
1996 220 166 1 5 9 n/a n/a 0 401
1997 225 218 1 6 10 n/a n/a 0 460
1998 214 245 5 5 11 n/a n/a 0 480
1999 205 283 1 4 5 n/a n/a 0 498
2000 199 282 0 3 8 n/a n/a 0 492
2001 157 299 0 5 5 n/a n/a 0 466
2002 131 355 6 30 2 n/a n/a 0 524
2003 131 355 6 30 2 n/a n/a 0 524
2004 134 444 3 38 2 n/a n/a 0 621
2005 133 492 4 44 3 n/a n/a 0 676
2006 117 567 5 49 4 n/a n/a 0 742
2007 122 588 6 63 5 n/a n/a 36 820
2008 94 545 9 63 6 n/a n/a 32 749
2009 80 538 8 81 6 n/a n/a 0 713
2010 70 565 7 86 5 n/a n/a 0 733
2011 76 524 6 34 73 0 30 0 743
2012 73 522 8 112 1 1 30 0 747
2013 74 402 6 104 3 0 18 0 607
2014 61 393 5 94 0 1 19 0 573
2015 51 406 7 108 0 1 27 0 600
2016 47 422 7 108 2 0 25 0 611
2017 38 407 9 106 2 0 19 0 581
2018 28 415 12 103 1 0 13 0 572
2019 22 394 13 108 1 0 18 0 556
2020 27 364 12 91 1 0 39 0 534
2021 20 350 16 82 1 0 20 0 489
2022 24 332 11 89 1 0 22 0 479
2023 25 359 13 90 0 0 29 0 516

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Brightwood Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 327 21.0 15.5 15
1989 338 21.0 16.0 15.4
1990 372 21.0 17.7 19.9
1991 383 26.0 14.7 19.3
1992 402 26.0 15.4 14.9
1993 387 26.0 14.9 21.6
1994 422 26.0 16.2 26.1
1995 401 21.0 19.1 30.9
1996 401 21.0 19.1 30.9
1997 460 24.0 19.2 29.3
1998 480 29.0 16.6 38.8
1999 498 28.0 17.8 49.6
2000 492 30.0 16.4 49.4
2001 466 34.0 13.7 54.9
2002 524 25.0 21.0 69.8
2003 524 25.0 21.0 69.8
2004 621 25.0 24.8 85.2
2005 676 25.0 27.0 81.7
2006 742 25.0 29.7 71.2
2007 820 n/a n/a 49.2
2008 749 53.9 13.9 n/a
2009 713 58.1 12.3 76.2
2010 733 54.4 13.4 77.1
2011 743 53.0 14.0 80.9
2012 747 52.7 14.1 80.9
2013 607 45.0 13.4 86.2
2014 573 43.0 13.3 93.2
2015 600 42.0 14.2 99.3
2016 611 42.0 14.5 99.5
2017 581 40.6 14.2 99.5
2018 572 36.3 15.7 99.5
2019 556 36.0 15.4 99.5
2020 534 35.6 15.0 99.4
2021 489 33.5 14.5 98.8
2022 479 30.9 15.4 99.4
2023 516 32.6 15.7 99

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Brightwood Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 327 21.0 15.5 15
1989 338 21.0 16.0 15.4
1990 372 21.0 17.7 19.9
1991 383 26.0 14.7 19.3
1992 402 26.0 15.4 14.9
1993 387 26.0 14.9 21.6
1994 422 26.0 16.2 26.1
1995 401 21.0 19.1 30.9
1996 401 21.0 19.1 30.9
1997 460 24.0 19.2 29.3
1998 480 29.0 16.6 38.8
1999 498 28.0 17.8 49.6
2000 492 30.0 16.4 49.4
2001 466 34.0 13.7 54.9
2002 524 25.0 21.0 69.8
2003 524 25.0 21.0 69.8
2004 621 25.0 24.8 85.2
2005 676 25.0 27.0 81.7
2006 742 25.0 29.7 71.2
2007 820 n/a n/a 49.2
2008 749 53.9 13.9 n/a
2009 713 58.1 12.3 76.2
2010 733 54.4 13.4 77.1
2011 743 53.0 14.0 80.9
2012 747 52.7 14.1 80.9
2013 607 45.0 13.4 86.2
2014 573 43.0 13.3 93.2
2015 600 42.0 14.2 99.3
2016 611 42.0 14.5 99.5
2017 581 40.6 14.2 99.5
2018 572 36.3 15.7 99.5
2019 556 36.0 15.4 99.5
2020 534 35.6 15.0 99.4
2021 489 33.5 14.5 98.8
2022 479 30.9 15.4 99.4
2023 516 32.6 15.7 99

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Brightwood Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,793 (16.7%) $8,940 (83.3%) $10,734

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Brightwood Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1217th of 1473 Elementary schoolsRanks 1032nd of 1502 Elementary schools
 13.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Brightwood Elementary)31.743.8
 12.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Guilford County Schools)60.859.2
 1.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)64.361.1
 3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Brightwood Elementary)42.630
 12.6%
   3rd Grade Reading (Guilford County Schools)53.141.3
 11.8%
   3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)56.848
 8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Brightwood Elementary)30.732.3
 1.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Guilford County Schools)52.451.7
 0.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
4th Grade Reading (Brightwood Elementary)44.344.6
 0.3%
   4th Grade Reading (Guilford County Schools)55.952.3
 3.6%
   4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Brightwood Elementary)50.651.1
 0.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Guilford County Schools)55.252
 3.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)60.255.9
 4.3%
5th Grade Reading (Brightwood Elementary)40.540.9
 0.4%
   5th Grade Reading (Guilford County Schools)52.844.9
 7.9%
   5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)54.648
 6.6%
5th Grade Science (Brightwood Elementary)74.769.3
 5.4%
   5th Grade Science (Guilford County Schools)69.561.8
 7.7%
   5th Grade Science (North Carolina)72.665.3
 7.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students556516
 7.2%
African American394359
 8.9%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian1313
Hispanic10890
 16.7%
Pacific Islander00
White2225
 13.6%
Two or More Races1829
 61.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99.5%99%
 0.4%


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Brightwood Elementary ranks 1032nd of 1502 North Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Brightwood Elementary are 70% African American, 17% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 5% White, 3% Asian.

Students who attend Brightwood Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Northeast Guilford Middle
High : Northeast Guilford High

In the 2022-23 school year, 516 students attended Brightwood Elementary.


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