G R WHITFIELD
G R Whitfield is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Pitt County Schools school district, located in Grimesland, NC with about 475 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 35 teachers, G R Whitfield has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
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.
For more information, contact G R Whitfield at (252) 752-6614 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Grimesland, NC 27837
(252) 752-6614
http://www.pitt.k12.nc.us
G R WHITFIELD is a public Title I school in Grimesland, NC with about 475 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in North Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Pitt County Schools
- Total Students:
- 475
- Teachers:
- 35.58
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 475 students
- White
- 49.9%
- Black or African American
- 24.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 22.3%
- Two or more races
- 2.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Asian
- 0.2%
- Female
- 48.2%
- Male
- 51.8%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.