Enrollment
258
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.6:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.0%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
-26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How W T Griggs Elementary compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at W T Griggs Elementary
W T Griggs Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Poplar Branch, North Carolina, enrolling 258 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of North Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 49.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 258 puts it in the smaller third of North Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Among 181 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need North Carolina schools statewide, it ranks #166, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (65%) and Hispanic or Latino (24%) (diversity index 51/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 516 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Currituck County Schools also operates Currituck County High (1,061 students) and Moyock Elementary (740 students) alongside W T Griggs Elementary.
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 W T Griggs Elementary compares
W T Griggs Elementary 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,948
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
Counselors0.5 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Currituck County Schools, which includes W T Griggs Elementary.
$11,948
Per student
-1%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.7%
State 55.9%
Federal 13.4%
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 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
- 1,061
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- 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
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 (~258 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.6:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is W T Griggs Elementary a good school?
W T Griggs Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% 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 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.
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