Gentry Primary (Closed 2020)

114 Porter Drive
Erwin, NC 28339
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Gentry Primary serves 257 students in grades Kindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 58% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
257 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (NC)
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
26%
21%
Black
27%
25%
White
42%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.69
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
4%
4%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Gentry Primary?
257 students attend Gentry Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Gentry Primary students are White, 27% of students are Black, 26% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gentry Primary?
Gentry Primary has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Gentry Primary offer ?
Gentry Primary offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is Gentry Primary part of?
Gentry Primary is part of Harnett County Schools School District.

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