Greenlee Primary serves 246 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 246 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Greenlee Primary's student population of 246 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
246 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Greenlee Primary is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
15%
22%
Black
1%
24%
White
79%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.2%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Greenlee Primary?
246 students attend Greenlee Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Greenlee Primary students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Greenlee Primary?
Greenlee Primary has a student ration of 13:1, 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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