W T Griggs Elementary

261 Poplar Branch Road
Poplar Branch, NC 27965

www.currituck.k12.nc.us

247 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

W.T. Griggs Elementary School is a public school located in the rural community of Poplar Branch, North Carolina, serving students in Currituck County. As part of the Currituck County School District, the institution is committed to providing a foundational education for elementary-aged children, emphasizing both academic growth and the development of essential social skills within a supportive, small-town environment.

The school functions as a key educational hub for the local area, focusing on a comprehensive curriculum that aligns with North Carolina state standards. By fostering a collaborative atmosphere between teachers, students, and families, W.T. Griggs strives to prepare its students for middle school success while maintaining a strong sense of community spirit. Further information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and district resources can be found on their official website.

247

Total Students

19.1

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

60.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for W T Griggs Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	173
Hispanic	46
Black	1
Asian	1
Two or More	26

White
173 (70.0 %)
Hispanic
46 (18.6 %)
Two or More
26 (10.5 %)
Black
1 (0.4 %)
Asian
1 (0.4 %)

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:	Currituck County Schools
Phone:	(252)453-2700
Website:	http://www.currituck.k12.nc.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	247
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	136
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* 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 22

Kindergarten 35

Grade 1 41

Grade 2 45

Grade 3 31

Grade 4 48

Grade 5 25