- Enrollment
- 1,138
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Grantham Middle shrank from 334 students in 2022-23 to 308 in 2023-24 (-7.8%).
Teacher FTE added 16.4 → 17.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-26 students YoY 370488003357 · Goldsboro, NC Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
301 enr · 18.8:1 · 99.1% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Charles B Aycock High (1,138 students)
Grantham Middle shrank from 334 students in 2022-23 to 308 in 2023-24 (-7.8%). Teacher FTE added 16.4 → 17.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Grantham Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Charles B Ayco
Charles B Aycock High
1,138 students
- Southern Wayne
Southern Wayne High
1,007 students
- Norwayne Middl
Norwayne Middle
848 students
- Spring Creek E
Spring Creek Elementary
804 students
- Eastern Wayne
Eastern Wayne High
781 students
- This school 301
Grantham Middle
301 students
What this shows Grantham Middle reports 301 students on the CCD universe file.
How Grantham Middle compares
Grantham Middle 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 | 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 methodology
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
$11,267
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
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.
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
District finance for Wayne County Public Schools reports $11,267 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,007
- 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
Nationwide elementary 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 (~301 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 334 (2022-23) → 308 (2023-24), down 26.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.