Grantham Elementary

174 Grantham School Rd
Goldsboro, NC 27530

www.waynecountyschools.org/

442 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Grantham School, located in Goldsboro, North Carolina, is a K-8 institution operating under the Wayne County Public Schools district. Serving a rural community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. By catering to elementary and middle school grades in one location, the school aims to provide a consistent educational experience that helps students transition smoothly from early childhood foundations into more rigorous middle school curriculum.

The school emphasizes community involvement and partnership between teachers, parents, and local stakeholders to enhance the overall student experience. As part of the broader Wayne County Public Schools system, Grantham School utilizes district-wide resources, technology integration, and standardized curricula to ensure students meet state benchmarks. With a focus on preparing students for future success in high school and beyond, the school strives to maintain a culture of excellence, inclusivity, and engagement for its diverse student body.

442

Total Students

25.4

Full-Time Teachers

17.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Grantham Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	217
Hispanic	152
Black	57
Two or More	15
American Indian	1

White
217 (49.1%)
Hispanic
152 (34.4%)
Black
57 (12.9%)
Two or More
15 (3.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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:	Wayne County Public Schools
Phone:	(919)689-5000
Website:	http://www.waynecountyschools.org/
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	442
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	439
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 9

Kindergarten 94

Grade 1 85

Grade 2 87

Grade 3 83

Grade 4 84