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.

4839 School Rd
Grimesland, NC 27837
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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

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
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
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* 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.

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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.