G R Whitfield

www.pitt.k12.nc.us

560 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

G.R. Whitfield School, located in Grimesland, North Carolina, is a public school operating under the Pitt County Schools district. Serving the local community, the school is committed to providing a comprehensive educational experience that balances academic rigor with the social and emotional development of its students. It functions as a foundational institution for the rural Grimesland area, focusing on preparing young learners for success in higher education and beyond.

The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment, utilizing resources provided by the broader Pitt County Schools system to offer a diverse curriculum. By integrating traditional classroom instruction with various extracurricular opportunities, G.R. Whitfield aims to foster a well-rounded educational experience. Families interested in specific school policies, calendars, or academic programs can find detailed information through the official Pitt County Schools district website.

560

Total Students

36.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for G R Whitfield
Demographic	Student Count
White	292
Hispanic	124
Black	107
Asian	1
Two or More	34
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
292 (52.1%)
Hispanic
124 (22.1%)
Black
107 (19.1%)
Two or More
34 (6.1%)
Asian
1 (0.2%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
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:	Pitt County Schools
Phone:	(252)752-6614
Website:	http://www.pitt.k12.nc.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	560
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	557
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 16

Kindergarten 58

Grade 1 63

Grade 2 62

Grade 3 67

Grade 4 59

Grade 5 41

Grade 6 62

Grade 7 50

Grade 8 82

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for G R Whitfield
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	16
Kindergarten	58
Grade 1	63
Grade 2	62
Grade 3	67
Grade 4	59
Grade 5	41
Grade 6	62
Grade 7	50
Grade 8	82

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for G R Whitfield
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	272	48.6%
Male	288	51.4%

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th