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 (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 246 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Attendance Zone: Greenlee Primary's attendance zone covers the entire Spruce Pine, NC school district, encompassing approximately 221.9 square miles. Families typically drive 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 12.7 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum of 24.1 miles to the furthest point.
- 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
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
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
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
15%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
24%
White
79%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.2%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
5%
3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
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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