School Overview
Mary Scroggs Elementary School, located in the quiet residential community of Chapel Hill, North Carolina, serves as a cornerstone of the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools district. The school is known for fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic rigor and the social-emotional development of its students. By leveraging its location near the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, the school often benefits from a community that places a high value on education, resulting in a diverse student body and a strong partnership between parents, staff, and the local neighborhood.

The school is dedicated to a "whole-child" approach, offering a curriculum that integrates core academic subjects with enrichment programs designed to spark creativity and critical thinking. Beyond the classroom, Mary Scroggs Elementary is highly regarded for its active PTA and commitment to building a tight-knit community. With a focus on preparing students for future success, the school strives to maintain small, manageable class sizes and a welcoming culture that encourages students to become life-long learners who contribute positively to their community.
410
Total Students
34.0
Full-Time Teachers
12.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
30.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Scroggs Elementary
Demographic Student Count
White212
Hispanic56
Black58
Asian55
Two or More29
  • White
    212 (51.7%)
  • Black
    58 (14.1%)
  • Hispanic
    56 (13.7%)
  • Asian
    55 (13.4%)
  • Two or More
    29 (7.1%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools
Phone: (919)918-7165
Website: http://mses.chccs.k12.nc.us
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 410
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 34.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 114
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 9
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 31
Kindergarten 49
Grade 1 58
Grade 2 72
Grade 3 65
Grade 4 75
Grade 5 60

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Scroggs Elementary
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten31
Kindergarten49
Grade 158
Grade 272
Grade 365
Grade 475
Grade 560
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Scroggs Elementary
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female20750.5%
Male20349.5%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)