- Enrollment
- 461
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Camden, NC
Grandy Primary
Federal NCES profile for Grandy Primary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370060000248
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Grandy Primary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of North Carolina schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Camden · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.9:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 26.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Grandy Primary has class sizes smaller than 95% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Grandy Primary ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Camden, NC.
School address
District: Camden County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370060000248 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-151 students YoY
Grandy Primary shrank from 607 students in 2022-23 to 456 in 2023-24 (-24.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 42.8 → 34.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-151 students YoY 370060000248 · Camden, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
415 enr · 9.9:1 · 26.2% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Camden Middle (461 students)
Grandy Primary shrank from 607 students in 2022-23 to 456 in 2023-24 (-24.9%). Teacher FTE lost 42.8 → 34.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Grandy Primary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Camden Middle
Camden Middle
461 students
- Camden Interme
Camden Intermediate
461 students
- Camden County
Camden County High
457 students
- This school
Grandy Primary
415 students
- Camden Early C 124
Camden Early College High
124 students
What this shows Grandy Primary reports 415 students on the CCD universe file.
How Grandy Primary compares
Grandy Primary is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 9.9:1 | ▼ 37% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.2% | ▼ 60% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 415 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.9:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
415
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
9.9:1
students per teacher
- 37% below state mean
Top 5% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
44.8%
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
$12,508
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 415 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.0%
African American 6.5%
Two or More 6.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 80.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.8, Grandy Primary is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Camden County Schools reports $12,508 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Grandy Primary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camden Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Camden Intermediate | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Camden County High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Camden Early College High | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Grandy Primary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 461
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 457
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 124
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~415 students)
Frequently asked questions about Grandy Primary
How many students attend Grandy Primary?
Grandy Primary has 415 students enrolled. It is a public school in Camden, NC. CCD year-over-year: 607 (2022-23) → 456 (2023-24), down 151.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grandy Primary?
The student-teacher ratio at Grandy Primary is 9.9:1, which is 37% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 37% 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 Grandy Primary?
26.2% of students at Grandy Primary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Grandy Primary?
The largest demographic group at Grandy Primary is White at 80.0% of enrollment, in Camden, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Grandy Primary?
Grandy Primary has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Grandy Primary rank among public schools in Camden?
By Resource Investment Index, Grandy Primary ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Camden, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Camden on the city page.
What other schools are in Camden County Schools?
Besides Grandy Primary, Camden County Schools also operates Camden Middle (461 students), Camden Intermediate (461 students), and Camden County High (457 students). See the Camden County Schools district page for the complete list.