Granite Quarry Elementary

gqes.rss.k12.nc.us

560 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Granite Quarry Elementary School, located in Salisbury, North Carolina, is a public primary school serving students within the Rowan-Salisbury School System. As a community-focused institution, the school is dedicated to fostering academic growth and personal development for its diverse student body. The campus serves as a central hub for the Granite Quarry area, emphasizing a supportive learning environment where teachers and staff strive to prepare students for success in their foundational years through a standard-aligned curriculum and active classroom engagement.

Beyond academics, Granite Quarry Elementary places a significant emphasis on building character and community partnerships. The school frequently participates in local initiatives and encourages parental involvement to bridge the gap between home and school life. By utilizing its official portal, families can stay informed about school events, extracurricular opportunities, and district resources, ensuring that the school remains a transparent and accessible partner in the educational journey of every child.

560

Total Students

32.5

Full-Time Teachers

17.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

104.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Granite Quarry Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	287
Hispanic	80
Black	136
Asian	6
Two or More	49
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
287 (51.2 %)
Black
136 (24.3 %)
Hispanic
80 (14.3 %)
Two or More
49 (8.7 %)
Asian
6 (1.1 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Rowan-Salisbury Schools
Phone:	(704)279-2154
Website:	http://gqes.rss.k12.nc.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	560
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	583
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 29

Kindergarten 92

Grade 1 106

Grade 2 89

Grade 3 93

Grade 4 66

Grade 5 85

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Granite Quarry Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	29
Kindergarten	92
Grade 1	106
Grade 2	89
Grade 3	93
Grade 4	66
Grade 5	85

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Granite Quarry Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	254	45.4%
Male	306	54.6%

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th