GRANITE QUARRY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Granite Quarry Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Rowan-Salisbury Schools school district, located in Salisbury, NC with about 547 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 34 teachers, Granite Quarry Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.
Granite Quarry Elementary School, located in Salisbury, North Carolina, is a public primary school serving students within the Rowan-Salisbury School System. As a community-focused institution, the school is dedicated to fostering academic growth and personal development for its diverse student body. The campus serves as a central hub for the Granite Quarry area, emphasizing a supportive learning environment where teachers and staff strive to prepare students for success in their foundational years through a standard-aligned curriculum and active classroom engagement.
Beyond academics, Granite Quarry Elementary places a significant emphasis on building character and community partnerships. The school frequently participates in local initiatives and encourages parental involvement to bridge the gap between home and school life. By utilizing its official portal, families can stay informed about school events, extracurricular opportunities, and district resources, ensuring that the school remains a transparent and accessible partner in the educational journey of every child.
For more information, contact Granite Quarry Elementary at (704) 279-2154 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Salisbury, NC 28146
(704) 279-2154
http://gqes.rss.k12.nc.us
GRANITE QUARRY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Salisbury, NC with about 547 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in North Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Rowan-Salisbury Schools
- Total Students:
- 547
- Teachers:
- 34.7
- 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 547 students
- White
- 61.2%
- Black or African American
- 20.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 10.8%
- Two or more races
- 6.2%
- Asian
- 1.5%
- Female
- 45.5%
- Male
- 54.5%
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.