GRANTHAM
Grantham is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Wayne County Public Schools school district, located in Goldsboro, NC with about 486 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 4th 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 34 teachers, Grantham has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.
Grantham School, located in Goldsboro, North Carolina, is a K-8 institution operating under the Wayne County Public Schools district. Serving a rural community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. By catering to elementary and middle school grades in one location, the school aims to provide a consistent educational experience that helps students transition smoothly from early childhood foundations into more rigorous middle school curriculum.
The school emphasizes community involvement and partnership between teachers, parents, and local stakeholders to enhance the overall student experience. As part of the broader Wayne County Public Schools system, Grantham School utilizes district-wide resources, technology integration, and standardized curricula to ensure students meet state benchmarks. With a focus on preparing students for future success in high school and beyond, the school strives to maintain a culture of excellence, inclusivity, and engagement for its diverse student body.
For more information, contact Grantham at (919) 689-5000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Goldsboro, NC 27530-9746
(919) 689-5000
GRANTHAM is a public Title I school in Goldsboro, NC with about 486 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in North Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Wayne County Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 486
- Teachers:
- 34
- 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 486 students
- White
- 56.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 22.8%
- Black or African American
- 19.3%
- Two or more races
- 1.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.4%
- Female
- 47.1%
- Male
- 52.9%
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.