Greenlee Primary

2206 Carters Ridge Road
Spruce Pine, NC 28777

www.mcsnc.org/o/gps

246 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

Greenlee Primary School, located in the scenic mountain town of Spruce Pine, North Carolina, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Mitchell County School district. Dedicated to fostering a nurturing and student-centered environment, the school focuses on the early developmental years of children in the community. By emphasizing a strong academic curriculum paired with character development, Greenlee Primary aims to build a solid base for its young learners, ensuring they are well-prepared for the transition to intermediate levels of schooling.

The school is deeply integrated into the small-town fabric of Spruce Pine, prioritizing community involvement and a supportive atmosphere where educators, parents, and students work collaboratively. With a commitment to meeting the diverse needs of its student body, the school utilizes modern instructional strategies and resources to encourage curiosity and a lifelong love of learning. As part of the Mitchell County School system, Greenlee Primary reflects the district’s broader mission to provide high-quality education in a safe, inclusive, and encouraging setting.

246

Total Students

19.3

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

95.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Greenlee Primary
Demographic	Student Count
White	194
Hispanic	38
Black	3
Asian	2
Two or More	7
American Indian	2

White
194 (78.9%)
Hispanic
38 (15.4%)
Two or More
7 (2.8%)
Black
3 (1.2%)
Asian
2 (0.8%)
American Indian
2 (0.8%)

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:	Mitchell County Schools
Phone:	(828)766-9562
Website:	http://www.mcsnc.org/o/gps
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	246
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	235
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 26

Kindergarten 72

Grade 1 79

Grade 2 69