At a glance
Reported students
549
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
28.78
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
19.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
North Carolina elementary enrollment
68th percentile
Compared with 1,460 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
499
Sumner Elementary: 549 reported students.
State peer staffing position
97th percentile
19.1:1 reported; state peer median 14.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 501
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35.4
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.2:1
What the reported data says about Sumner Elementary
Sumner Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Greensboro. It is one of 121 current school records connected to Guilford County Schools. NCES reports 549 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,460 elementary schools in North Carolina with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 458 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 68th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 19.1:1, above the North Carolina median of 14.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (51.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (31.1%). English learners represent 17.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Sumner Elementary
- 1How do the reported 19.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 28.78 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 17.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 99.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.8
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White10.2%
- Hispanic31.1%
- Black51.9%
- Asian2.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Guilford County Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Pilot Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
556 reported students
Irving Park Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
541 reported students
Reedy Fork Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
538 reported students
Sedalia Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
535 reported students
Waldo C Falkener Sr Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
530 reported students
John Van Lindley Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
521 reported students
Public schools near Sumner Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Next Generation Academy Elementary · Charter · Next Generation Academy | KG–08 | 487 | 1.8 mi |
| Cyrus P Frazier Elementary Elementary · Guilford County Schools | PK–05 | 327 | 1.9 mi |
| Southern Elementary Elementary · Guilford County Schools | PK–05 | 215 | 3.1 mi |
| Sedgefield Elementary Elementary · Guilford County Schools | PK–05 | 489 | 3.6 mi |
| Vandalia Elementary Elementary · Guilford County Schools | PK–05 | 257 | 3.7 mi |
| Julius I Foust Elementary Elementary · Guilford County Schools | PK–05 | 661 | 3.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Sumner Elementary
What grades does Sumner Elementary serve?
Sumner Elementary reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Guilford County Schools.
How many students attend Sumner Elementary?
Sumner Elementary reported 549 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 68th percentile among 1,460 North Carolina elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 501 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Sumner Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 19.1:1, based on 549 students and 28.78 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The North Carolina median for the same school level is 14.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Sumner Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Sumner Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Guilford County Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Sumner Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
99.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Sumner Elementary in?
Sumner Elementary is part of Guilford County Schools, based in Greensboro, NC, which operates 121 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Sumner Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Next Generation Academy (1.8 mi), Cyrus P Frazier Elementary (1.9 mi), Southern Elementary (3.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.