- Enrollment
- 1,061
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Poplar Branch, NC
W T Griggs Elementary
Federal NCES profile for W T Griggs Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370108000450
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
W T Griggs Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of North Carolina schools.
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 49.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 258
- students enrolled
W T Griggs Elementary has class sizes smaller than 70% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Currituck County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370108000450 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
W T Griggs Elementary grew from 247 students in 2022-23 to 262 in 2023-24 (+6.1%).
Teacher FTE added 19.1 → 20.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+15 students YoY 370108000450 · Poplar Branch, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
258 enr · 13.6:1 · 49.0% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Currituck County High (1,061 students)
W T Griggs Elementary grew from 247 students in 2022-23 to 262 in 2023-24 (+6.1%). Teacher FTE added 19.1 → 20.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
W T Griggs Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Currituck Coun
Currituck County High
1,061 students
- Moyock Element
Moyock Elementary
740 students
- Moyock Middle
Moyock Middle
635 students
- Shawboro Eleme
Shawboro Elementary School
625 students
- Currituck Coun
Currituck County Middle
435 students
- This school 258
W T Griggs Elementary
258 students
What this shows W T Griggs Elementary reports 258 students on the CCD universe file.
How W T Griggs Elementary compares
W T Griggs Elementary is a growing 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 | 13.6:1 | ▼ 14% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.0% | ▼ 26% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 258 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
258
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 30% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.6%
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
$12,078
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 64.7%
Hispanic or Latino 23.6%
Two or More 11.2%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 64.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.3, W T Griggs Elementary is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Currituck County Schools reports $12,078 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How W T Griggs Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Currituck County High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Moyock Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Moyock Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shawboro Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Currituck County Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to W T Griggs Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 740
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 635
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 625
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 435
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~258 students)
Frequently asked questions about W T Griggs Elementary
How many students attend W T Griggs Elementary?
W T Griggs Elementary has 258 students enrolled. It is a public school in Poplar Branch, NC. CCD year-over-year: 247 (2022-23) → 262 (2023-24), up 15.
What is the student-teacher ratio at W T Griggs Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at W T Griggs Elementary is 13.6:1, which is 14% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 13% 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 W T Griggs Elementary?
49.0% of students at W T Griggs Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of W T Griggs Elementary?
The largest demographic group at W T Griggs Elementary is White at 64.7% of enrollment, in Poplar Branch, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for W T Griggs Elementary?
W T Griggs Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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).
What other schools are in Currituck County Schools?
Besides W T Griggs Elementary, Currituck County Schools also operates Currituck County High (1,061 students), Moyock Elementary (740 students), and Moyock Middle (635 students). See the Currituck County Schools district page for the complete list.