Greenlee Primary

2206 Carters Ridge Road
Spruce Pine, NC 28777
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Greenlee Primary serves 230 students in grades Kindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 230 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Greenlee Primary's student population of 230 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
230 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Greenlee Primary is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (NC)
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
4%
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Hispanic
17%
20%
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Black
n/a
25%
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White
80%
45%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.33
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Greenlee Primary?
230 students attend Greenlee Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Greenlee Primary students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Greenlee Primary?
Greenlee Primary has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Greenlee Primary offer ?
Greenlee Primary offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is Greenlee Primary part of?
Greenlee Primary is part of Mitchell County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 230 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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