The International School at Gregory

www.nhcs.k12.nc.us/gregory/

514 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

The International School at Gregory is a magnet school located in Wilmington, North Carolina, serving students in grades K-5. As part of the New Hanover County Schools district, the institution is recognized for its unique educational model that integrates a global perspective into the standard curriculum. The school emphasizes international-mindedness, encouraging students to become inquisitive and knowledgeable citizens who can navigate and contribute to a diverse, interconnected world.

Academically, Gregory is well-regarded for its focus on rigorous inquiry-based learning and its commitment to fostering cultural awareness. By utilizing thematic units that connect local content to global concepts, the school creates an engaging environment where students develop critical thinking and collaborative skills. Its central location and specific magnet status make it a sought-after choice for families in the Wilmington area looking to combine core academic foundations with an immersive, worldly approach to elementary education.

514

Total Students

37.4

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for The International School at Gregory
Demographic	Student Count
White	171
Hispanic	198
Black	114
Asian	2
Two or More	28
American Indian	1

Hispanic
198 (38.5%)
White
171 (33.3%)
Black
114 (22.2%)
Two or More
28 (5.4%)
Asian
2 (0.4%)
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:	New Hanover County Schools
Phone:	(910)251-6185
Website:	http://www.nhcs.k12.nc.us/gregory/
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	514
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	511
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 80

Grade 1 71

Grade 2 63

Grade 3 70

Grade 4 66

Grade 5 60

Grade 6 43

Grade 7 31

Grade 8 30