B F Grady Elementary

Duplin County Schools
2627 N NC 11 & 903
Albertson, NC 28508
869 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
School Overview
B. F. Grady Elementary School, located in Albertson, North Carolina, is a dedicated public school serving students within the Duplin County School District. Situated at the intersection of NC Highways 11 and 903, the school acts as a foundational educational hub for the local rural community. It focuses on providing a comprehensive primary education, fostering an environment that encourages academic growth, character development, and student engagement from their early formative years through the elementary grades.

The school is deeply integrated into the Duplin County Schools system, aligning its curriculum and initiatives with district-wide goals to ensure students are prepared for future academic success. By emphasizing a supportive classroom culture and community involvement, B. F. Grady strives to create a safe and nurturing space where young learners can thrive. The school’s digital presence through the district portal highlights its commitment to maintaining clear communication with families, providing essential resources, and keeping the community informed about school events and educational standards.
869
Total Students
56.0
Full-Time Teachers
15.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
99.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    606 (69.7 %)
  • White
    189 (21.7 %)
  • Black
    52 (6.0 %)
  • Two or More
    18 (2.1 %)
  • American Indian
    4 (0.5 %)
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: Duplin County Schools
Phone: (252)568-3487
Website: http://www.duplinschools.net/bfg
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 869
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 56.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 862
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
Pre-Kindergarten 30
Kindergarten 90
Grade 1 79
Grade 2 78
Grade 3 105
Grade 4 113
Grade 5 74
Grade 6 100
Grade 7 106
Grade 8 94
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Pink Hill Elementary
Lenoir County Public Schools
459 Students
2666 HC Turner Road
Pink Hill, NC 28572 (5.4 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th