Enrollment
301
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Goldsboro, NC
Grantham Middle
Federal NCES profile for Grantham Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 370488003357
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Grantham Middle earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of North Carolina schools.
- #2 of 5
- elementary schools in Goldsboro · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.8:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 99.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Grantham Middle has class sizes larger than 85% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Grantham Middle ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Goldsboro, NC.
School address
District: Wayne County Public Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370488003357 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.8:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
99.1%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
+50% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Grantham Middle compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Grantham Middle
Grantham Middle is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Goldsboro, North Carolina, enrolling 301 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.8:1 puts it in the larger third of North Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 99.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 301 puts it in the smaller third of North Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Among 345 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need North Carolina schools statewide, it ranks #292, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (41%) and Hispanic or Latino (36%) (diversity index 67/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 70.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 28.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 145 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 301 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Goldsboro's elementary schools, it stands alongside Grantham Elementary (442 students): Grantham Middle is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.8:1 vs 13.8:1).
Wayne County Public Schools also operates Charles B Aycock High (1,138 students) and Southern Wayne High (1,007 students) alongside Grantham Middle.
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 Grantham Middle compares
Grantham Middle 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 | 18.8:1 | ▲ 19% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.1% | ▲ 50% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 301 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.8:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
301
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
99.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% above 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
18.8:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 85% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
70.1%
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
$11,752
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
77
in-school suspensions + 68 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 25.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 48.2 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 41.2%
Hispanic or Latino 35.5%
African American 19.3%
Two or More 3.0%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 41.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.6, Grantham Middle is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wayne County Public Schools, which includes Grantham Middle.
$11,752
Per student
-2%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 11.4%
State 60.6%
Federal 28.0%
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 Grantham Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles B Aycock High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southern Wayne High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Norwayne Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Spring Creek Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eastern Wayne High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Grantham Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,138
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,007
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 848
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 804
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 781
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar elementary schools in Goldsboro
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Grantham Elementary
Standard public school
442 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Carver Heights Elementary
Standard public school
407 students 14:1 students per teacher
Greenwood Middle
Standard public school
402 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Dillard Academy
Standard public school
261 students 43.5:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary 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 (~301 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Grantham Middle
How many students attend Grantham Middle?
Grantham Middle has 301 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Goldsboro, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grantham Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Grantham Middle is 18.8:1, which is 19% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Grantham Middle?
99.1% of students at Grantham Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Grantham Middle?
The largest demographic group at Grantham Middle is White at 41.2% of enrollment, in Goldsboro, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Grantham Middle?
Grantham Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Grantham Middle rank among elementary schools in Goldsboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Grantham Middle ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Goldsboro, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Goldsboro on the city page.
Is Grantham Middle a good school?
Grantham Middle earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% 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 Wayne County Public Schools?
Besides Grantham Middle, Wayne County Public Schools also operates Charles B Aycock High (1,138 students), Southern Wayne High (1,007 students), and Norwayne Middle (848 students). See the Wayne County Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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