Grady Brown Elementary

1100 New Grady Brown Rd
Hillsborough, NC 27278

www.orangecountyfirst.com/gb/

406 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Grady Brown Elementary School is a public school located in Hillsborough, North Carolina, serving students within the Orange County Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the personal development of its diverse student body. By integrating a rigorous curriculum with character-building initiatives, the school strives to prepare its young learners for success in middle school and beyond.

The school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and collaborative partnerships between educators, families, and the surrounding Hillsborough area. Through its website, the school maintains transparent communication regarding district policies, academic resources, and extracurricular opportunities. With a focus on inclusive education, Grady Brown Elementary aims to cultivate a sense of belonging and curiosity, ensuring that every student has access to the tools and guidance necessary to reach their full potential.

406

Total Students

36.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Grady Brown Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	169
Hispanic	135
Black	51
Asian	10
Two or More	41

White
169 (41.6 %)
Hispanic
135 (33.3 %)
Black
51 (12.6 %)
Two or More
41 (10.1 %)
Asian
10 (2.5 %)

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:	Orange County Schools
Phone:	(919)732-6138
Website:	http://www.orangecountyfirst.com/gb/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	406
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	237
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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

Kindergarten 63

Grade 1 68

Grade 2 66

Grade 3 69

Grade 4 74

Grade 5 66