Greenlee Primary

2206 Carters Ridge Road
Spruce Pine, NC 28777
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Greenlee Primary serves 237 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 237 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Greenlee Primary's student population of 237 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 37% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
237 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers

School Rankings

The diversity score of Greenlee Primary is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NC)
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
16%
21%
Black
n/a
25%
White
81%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.32
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Greenlee Primary?
237 students attend Greenlee Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Greenlee Primary students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Greenlee Primary?
Greenlee Primary has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Greenlee Primary offer ?
Greenlee Primary offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Greenlee Primary part of?
Greenlee Primary is part of Mitchell County Schools.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 237 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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