W T Griggs Elementary

Elementary No virtual instruction Poplar Branch, NC Grades PK–05 Rural: Distant Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC SchoolScore™ C (68.2)
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W T Griggs Elementary
Poplar Branch, NC 27965
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades PK–05 SchoolScore™ C (68.2)
258
Students
18.9
Teachers
13.7:1
Student:Teacher
(252)453-2700
Phone
http://www.currituck.k12.nc.us
Website

W T Griggs Elementary is a public school administered by the Currituck County Schools district in Poplar Branch, NORTH CAROLINA, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades PK–05.

Key statistics: 258 students enrolled; a 13.7:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Rural: Distant by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs North Carolina Elementary School Average
Enrollment
258.0
State avg: 472.0
▼ 45% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
13.69:1
State avg: 14.9:1
▼ 8% better
Free Lunch %
58.1%
State avg: 81.2%
▼ 28% better
School Details
School Name
W T Griggs Elementary
NCESSCH ID
370108000450
State School ID
NC-270-320
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
261 Poplar Branch Road
City
Poplar Branch
State
North Carolina
ZIP Code
27965
County
Currituck County
Metro Area
Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Rural: Distant
Cong. District
3701
State Leg. Upper
37001
State Leg. Lower
37001
Latitude
36.2798
Longitude
-75.8917
Grades Offered
Pre-K Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
👥
258
Total Students
👩‍🏫
18.9
Teachers FTE
📐
13.7:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
18.9
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)18.9
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 150 58.1%
Not Applicable 0 0%
District Info
District Name
Currituck County Schools
LEAID
3701080
State LEA ID
NC-270
Phone
(252)232-2223
Website
http://www.currituck.k12.nc.us
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Currituck
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$75,285K
Federal Revenue
$5,116K
State Revenue
$35,926K
Local Revenue
$34,243K
Total Expenditure
$75,443K
Instruction Exp.
$31,863K
Support Services
$20,826K
Other Current Exp.
$1,833K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of W T Griggs Elementary

1
Jarvisburg Elementary
Jarvisburg · Elementary
5.8 mi
2
Water's Edge Village School
Corolla · Elementary
7.6 mi
3
Currituck County Middle
Barco · Middle
7.6 mi
4
Currituck County High
Barco · High
7.7 mi
5
Central Elementary
Barco · Elementary
10 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about W T Griggs Elementary, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend W T Griggs Elementary?
258 students are enrolled at W T Griggs Elementary, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does W T Griggs Elementary have?
W T Griggs Elementary has 18.9 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.7:1.
What grades does W T Griggs Elementary serve?
W T Griggs Elementary serves grades PK through 05.
Is W T Griggs Elementary a charter school?
W T Griggs Elementary is not a charter school.
What metro area is W T Griggs Elementary located in?
W T Griggs Elementary is located in the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC metropolitan area.
What school district does W T Griggs Elementary belong to?
W T Griggs Elementary is part of the Currituck County Schools school district.
How much does Currituck County Schools spend per student?
The Currituck County Schools district spends approximately $292,414,729 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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