- Enrollment
- 1,161
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hillsborough, NC
Grady Brown Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Grady Brown Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370348001446
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Grady Brown Elementary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of North Carolina schools.
- #6 of 6
- schools in Hillsborough · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.3:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 58.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Grady Brown Elementary has class sizes smaller than 90% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Grady Brown Elementary ranks #6 of 6 schools in Hillsborough, NC.
School address
District: Orange County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370348001446 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Grady Brown Elementary held near 401 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 36.0 → 34.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 370348001446 · Hillsborough, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
406 enr · 11.3:1 · 58.1% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Orange High (1,161 students)
Grady Brown Elementary held near 401 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 36.0 → 34.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Grady Brown Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Orange High
Orange High
1,161 students
- Cedar Ridge Hi
Cedar Ridge High
1,148 students
- A L Stanback M
A L Stanback Middle
648 students
- Efland Cheeks
Efland Cheeks Elementary
532 students
- New Hope Eleme
New Hope Elementary
528 students
- This school 406
Grady Brown Elementary
406 students
What this shows Grady Brown Elementary reports 406 students on the CCD universe file.
How Grady Brown Elementary compares
Grady Brown Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.3:1 | ▼ 28% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.1% | ▼ 12% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 406 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
406
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 10% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
32.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,399
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 406 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 41.9%
Hispanic or Latino 36.0%
African American 11.3%
Two or More 7.6%
Asian 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 41.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.5, Grady Brown Elementary is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Orange County Schools reports $14,399 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Grady Brown Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orange High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cedar Ridge High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| A L Stanback Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Efland Cheeks Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| New Hope Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Grady Brown Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,148
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 648
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 532
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 528
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar other schools in Hillsborough
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Eno River Academy
Standard public school
828 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
River Park Elementary
Standard public school
523 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Hillsborough Elementary
Standard public school
435 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Pathways Elementary
Standard public school
371 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Central Elementary
Standard public school
261 students 10:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~406 students)
Frequently asked questions about Grady Brown Elementary
How many students attend Grady Brown Elementary?
Grady Brown Elementary has 406 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hillsborough, NC. CCD year-over-year: 406 (2022-23) → 401 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grady Brown Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Grady Brown Elementary is 11.3:1, which is 28% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 28% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Grady Brown Elementary?
58.1% of students at Grady Brown Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Grady Brown Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Grady Brown Elementary is White at 41.9% of enrollment, in Hillsborough, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Grady Brown Elementary?
Grady Brown Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Grady Brown Elementary rank among schools in Hillsborough?
By Resource Investment Index, Grady Brown Elementary ranks #6 of 6 schools in Hillsborough, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Hillsborough on the city page.
What other schools are in Orange County Schools?
Besides Grady Brown Elementary, Orange County Schools also operates Orange High (1,161 students), Cedar Ridge High (1,148 students), and A L Stanback Middle (648 students). See the Orange County Schools district page for the complete list.