Greenwood Elementary

www.lee.k12.nc.us/Greenwood.pdf

571 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Greenwood Elementary School, located in Sanford, North Carolina, is a public school operating under the Lee County Schools district. Serving a diverse community of elementary-aged students, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. Its curriculum is designed to meet state standards while providing a variety of educational experiences that cater to the developmental needs of young children, preparing them for success in their future academic endeavors.

Beyond core academic instruction, Greenwood Elementary places a strong emphasis on community involvement and the partnership between educators, students, and families. The school typically offers various resources and programs aimed at promoting inclusive education and student well-being. By maintaining a focus on school culture and safety, Greenwood strives to be a nurturing space where students can build foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional learning, ultimately aiming to cultivate a lifelong love of education within the Sanford community.

571

Total Students

38.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Greenwood Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	246
Hispanic	220
Black	61
Asian	2
Two or More	39
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
246 (43.1%)
Hispanic
220 (38.5%)
Black
61 (10.7%)
Two or More
39 (6.8%)
Asian
2 (0.4%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)
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:	Lee County Schools
Phone:	(919)776-0506
Website:	http://www.lee.k12.nc.us/Greenwood.pdf
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	571
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	568
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

Kindergarten 99

Grade 1 81

Grade 2 90

Grade 3 103

Grade 4 104

Grade 5 94