- Enrollment
- 1,063
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Salisbury, NC
Granite Quarry Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Granite Quarry Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370405001619
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Granite Quarry Elementary earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of North Carolina schools.
- #7 of 7
- schools in Salisbury · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.3:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 64.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Granite Quarry Elementary has class sizes larger than 83% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Granite Quarry Elementary ranks #7 of 7 schools in Salisbury, NC.
School address
District: Rowan-Salisbury Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370405001619 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Granite Quarry Elementary held near 541 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.5 → 36.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 370405001619 · Salisbury, NC Other · MID · TRAD
586 enr · 18.3:1 · 64.1% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Carson High (1,063 students)
Granite Quarry Elementary held near 541 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.5 → 36.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Granite Quarry Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Carson High
Carson High
1,063 students
- West Rowan Hig
West Rowan High
988 students
- East Rowan Hig
East Rowan High
986 students
- South Rowan Hi
South Rowan High
932 students
- Salisbury High
Salisbury High
930 students
- This school
Granite Quarry Elementary
586 students
What this shows Granite Quarry Elementary reports 586 students on the CCD universe file.
How Granite Quarry Elementary compares
Granite Quarry 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 | 18.3:1 | ▲ 16% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.1% | ▼ 3% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 586 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
586
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 83% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
38.7%
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
$12,141
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 586 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 48.5%
African American 21.8%
Hispanic or Latino 17.9%
Two or More 10.4%
Asian 1.4%
Largest group: White at 48.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.4, Granite Quarry Elementary is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rowan-Salisbury Schools reports $12,141 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Granite Quarry Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carson High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Rowan High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Rowan High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Rowan High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Salisbury High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Granite Quarry Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 988
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 986
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 932
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 930
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar other schools in Salisbury
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Knollwood Elementary
Standard public school
585 students 19.5:1 students per teacher
Koontz Elementary
Standard public school
554 students 15:1 students per teacher
Isenberg Elementary
Standard public school
509 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Hurley Elementary
Standard public school
466 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
Dole Elementary
Standard public school
388 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Henderson High
Alternative education program
71 students 6.5:1 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 (~586 students)
Frequently asked questions about Granite Quarry Elementary
How many students attend Granite Quarry Elementary?
Granite Quarry Elementary has 586 students enrolled. It is a public school in Salisbury, NC. CCD year-over-year: 560 (2022-23) → 541 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Granite Quarry Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Granite Quarry Elementary is 18.3:1, which is 16% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Granite Quarry Elementary?
64.1% of students at Granite Quarry Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Granite Quarry Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Granite Quarry Elementary is White at 48.5% of enrollment, in Salisbury, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Granite Quarry Elementary?
Granite Quarry Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower 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 Granite Quarry Elementary rank among schools in Salisbury?
By Resource Investment Index, Granite Quarry Elementary ranks #7 of 7 schools in Salisbury, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Salisbury on the city page.
What other schools are in Rowan-Salisbury Schools?
Besides Granite Quarry Elementary, Rowan-Salisbury Schools also operates Carson High (1,063 students), West Rowan High (988 students), and East Rowan High (986 students). See the Rowan-Salisbury Schools district page for the complete list.