School Overview
Mary Scroggs Elementary School, located in the quiet residential community of Chapel Hill, North Carolina, serves as a cornerstone of the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools district. The school is known for fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic rigor and the social-emotional development of its students. By leveraging its location near the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, the school often benefits from a community that places a high value on education, resulting in a diverse student body and a strong partnership between parents, staff, and the local neighborhood.

The school is dedicated to a "whole-child" approach, offering a curriculum that integrates core academic subjects with enrichment programs designed to spark creativity and critical thinking. Beyond the classroom, Mary Scroggs Elementary is highly regarded for its active PTA and commitment to building a tight-knit community. With a focus on preparing students for future success, the school strives to maintain small, manageable class sizes and a welcoming culture that encourages students to become life-long learners who contribute positively to their community.
392
Total Students
32.9
Full-Time Teachers
11.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
31.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Scroggs Elementary
Demographic Student Count
White208
Hispanic52
Black58
Asian34
Two or More40
  • White
    208 (53.1 %)
  • Black
    58 (14.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    52 (13.3 %)
  • Two or More
    40 (10.2 %)
  • Asian
    34 (8.7 %)
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: Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools
Phone: (919)918-7165
Website: http://mses.chccs.k12.nc.us
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 392
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 32.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 114
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 9
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 12
Kindergarten 65
Grade 1 56
Grade 2 80
Grade 3 53
Grade 4 75
Grade 5 51

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Scroggs Elementary
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten12
Kindergarten65
Grade 156
Grade 280
Grade 353
Grade 475
Grade 551
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Scroggs Elementary
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female19549.7%
Male19750.3%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)