Enrollment
415
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.9:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
-37% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.2%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
-60% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Grandy Primary compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Grandy Primary
Grandy Primary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Camden, North Carolina, enrolling 415 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 9.9:1, Grandy Primary is leaner than roughly 95% of North Carolina schools and 37% under the state's 15.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 26.2% free-meal eligibility runs 60% below the North Carolina average.
With 415 students, its enrollment sits close to the North Carolina median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Among 172 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need North Carolina schools statewide, it ranks #143, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (80% of enrollment) (diversity index 35/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 415 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 44.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Camden County Schools also operates Camden Middle (461 students) and Camden Intermediate (461 students) alongside Grandy Primary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Grandy Primary compares
Grandy Primary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,277
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,017
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Camden County Schools, which includes Grandy Primary.
$12,277
Per student
+2%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.1%
State 69.8%
Federal 12.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of North Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~415 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Grandy Primary a good school?
Grandy Primary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of North Carolina schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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