W T Griggs Elementary

Summary:

W T Griggs Elementary is a public elementary school in Poplar Branch, North Carolina, serving 247 students in grades PK-5 as part of the Currituck County Schools district, which is ranked 48 out of 242 districts in the state.

W T Griggs Elementary stands out for its strong academic performance, particularly in mathematics. The school consistently outperforms the district and state averages in 3rd-grade math proficiency, with rates ranging from 79.2% to 89.7% over the past three years. However, the school's reading performance is more mixed, with 3rd-grade proficiency rates closer to the district and state averages. Interestingly, the school's 5th-grade science proficiency is also impressive, ranging from 45.9% to 70.4% and outpacing the district and state.

While W T Griggs Elementary excels for male students and Hispanic students, ranking in the top 380-460 and top 239 out of 1,464-1,455 and 893 North Carolina elementary schools, respectively, the school's performance for White students is relatively weaker, ranking in the bottom 602-907 out of 1,166-1,194 schools. Additionally, despite having a high percentage of students from low-income backgrounds, ranging from 41.91% to 48.99% over the past three years, the school is able to perform well for this student group, ranking in the top quarter of North Carolina elementary schools. When compared to nearby schools in the Currituck County Schools district, W T Griggs Elementary generally outperforms its peers in academic measures, particularly in mathematics.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 261 Poplar Branch Road
       Poplar Branch, NC  27965


(252) 453-2700

District: Currituck County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
412th of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,878 Help


Students who attend W T Griggs Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Currituck County Middle
High:    Currituck County High

Student/teacher ratio:  12.6 Help
Number of students:  262

Racial breakdown:

White:
67.6%
Hispanic:
19.5%
Two or more races:
12.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  58.8% Help


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Compare Details W T Griggs Elementary ranks better than 72.6% of elementary schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 4th among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Currituck County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 69.73. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at W T Griggs Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (67.6%), Hispanic (19.5%), two or more races (12.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 58.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Currituck County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at W T Griggs Elementary is 12.6, which is the 2nd best among 6 elementary schools in the Currituck County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at W T Griggs Elementary is $10,878. 3 elementary schools in the Currituck County Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

W T Griggs Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks W T Griggs Elementary 412th of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See W T Griggs Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Currituck County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Currituck County Schools 48th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for W T Griggs Elementary

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Rank History for all students at W T Griggs Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 68.84 357th 1276 72.0%
2007 65.29 436th 1293 66.3%
2008 76.77 246th 1324 81.4%
2009 64.22 524th 1354 61.3%
2010 73.33 326th 1363 76.1%
2011 78.10 234th 1381 83.1%
2012 71.87 365th 1388 73.7%
2013 45.62 737th 1403 47.5%
2014 53.49 640th 1390 54.0%
2015 43.62 849th 1440 41.0%
2016 46.38 807th 1425 43.4%
2017 41.88 890th 1429 37.7%
2018 41.97 888th 1434 38.1%
2019 60.35 564th 1473 61.7%
2021 44.57 793rd 1489 46.7%
2022 51.60 713th 1514 52.9%
2023 65.78 490th 1502 67.4%
2024 69.73 412th 1505 72.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at W T Griggs Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.23 986th 1332 26.0%
2019 54.12 598th 1361 56.1%
2021 45.74 677th 1329 49.1%
2022 59.04 477th 1366 65.1%
2023 71.30 300th 1437 79.1%
2024 82.79 121st 1450 91.7%
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Rank History for Female students at W T Griggs Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.60 901st 1405 35.9%
2019 63.58 495th 1424 65.2%
2021 34.19 924th 1440 35.8%
2022 49.16 725th 1458 50.3%
2023 60.75 544th 1459 62.7%
2024 64.71 460th 1455 68.4%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at W T Griggs Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 44.18 506th 612 17.3%
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Rank History for Male students at W T Griggs Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.32 986th 1413 30.2%
2019 56.65 630th 1430 55.9%
2021 57.87 578th 1444 60.0%
2022 54.21 652nd 1464 55.5%
2023 67.70 411th 1461 71.9%
2024 70.68 380th 1464 74.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at W T Griggs Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 63.19 239th 893 73.2%
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Rank History for White students at W T Griggs Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.45 1030th 1178 12.6%
2019 48.30 639th 1183 46.0%
2021 21.47 1008th 1172 14.0%
2022 30.89 907th 1194 24.0%
2023 50.54 606th 1183 48.8%
2024 50.55 602nd 1166 48.4%
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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

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Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for W T Griggs Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 273 72 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 346
1989 295 67 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 363
1990 329 69 0 1 0 n/a n/a -1 398
1991 328 65 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 397
1992 373 64 1 7 0 n/a n/a 0 445
1993 375 57 2 6 0 n/a n/a 0 440
1994 373 70 3 9 3 n/a n/a 0 458
1995 400 67 3 4 2 n/a n/a 0 476
1996 400 67 3 4 2 n/a n/a 0 476
1997 395 64 3 5 2 n/a n/a 0 469
1998 411 63 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 477
1999 419 68 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 491
2000 419 56 1 7 0 n/a n/a 0 483
2001 444 54 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 505
2002 373 43 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 424
2003 373 43 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 424
2004 407 41 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 457
2005 420 53 0 12 0 n/a n/a 0 485
2006 440 49 0 12 0 n/a n/a 0 501
2007 429 30 1 13 0 n/a n/a 31 504
2008 425 33 2 10 2 n/a n/a 33 505
2009 253 23 1 4 2 n/a n/a 0 283
2010 223 27 1 6 0 n/a n/a 0 257
2011 196 8 0 11 0 0 35 0 250
2012 217 5 0 12 0 0 27 0 261
2013 212 4 0 9 0 0 24 0 249
2014 208 7 2 8 0 0 25 0 250
2015 200 6 3 17 0 0 21 0 247
2016 207 5 2 13 0 0 17 0 244
2017 219 5 2 22 0 0 18 0 266
2018 222 7 4 22 0 0 18 0 273
2019 215 6 3 26 0 0 23 0 273
2020 193 5 1 26 0 0 26 0 251
2021 187 3 1 28 0 0 22 0 241
2022 181 1 0 37 0 0 25 0 244
2023 173 1 1 46 0 0 26 0 247
2024 177 1 1 51 0 0 32 0 262

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at W T Griggs Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 346 21.0 16.4 23.7
1989 363 21.0 17.2 41.3
1990 398 21.0 18.9 40.5
1991 397 21.0 18.9 40.6
1992 445 27.0 16.4 21.3
1993 440 31.0 14.2 37
1994 458 33.0 13.9 32.8
1995 476 37.0 12.9 32.6
1996 476 37.0 12.9 32.6
1997 469 36.0 13.0 27.1
1998 477 38.0 12.6 29.1
1999 491 38.0 12.9 43
2000 483 38.0 12.7 38.9
2001 505 39.0 12.9 30.3
2002 424 39.0 10.9 35.1
2003 424 39.0 10.9 35.1
2004 457 39.0 11.7 28.9
2005 485 39.0 12.4 31.3
2006 501 39.0 12.8 31.3
2007 504 n/a n/a 35.3
2008 505 31.0 16.3 46.6
2009 283 19.1 14.8 48.4
2010 257 18.6 13.7 58.8
2011 250 17.9 13.9 57.2
2012 261 17.0 15.2 55.6
2013 249 18.8 13.2 55.8
2014 250 19.0 13.1 50
2015 247 19.0 13.0 57.1
2016 244 18.0 13.5 49.6
2017 266 22.0 12.0 55.3
2018 273 22.6 12.0 43.2
2019 273 19.8 13.7 41.8
2020 251 19.8 12.6 43.4
2021 241 19.8 12.1 41.9
2022 244 20.1 12.1 43.9
2023 247 19.1 12.9 49
2024 262 20.6 12.6 58.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio W T Griggs Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 346 21.0 16.4 23.7
1989 363 21.0 17.2 41.3
1990 398 21.0 18.9 40.5
1991 397 21.0 18.9 40.6
1992 445 27.0 16.4 21.3
1993 440 31.0 14.2 37
1994 458 33.0 13.9 32.8
1995 476 37.0 12.9 32.6
1996 476 37.0 12.9 32.6
1997 469 36.0 13.0 27.1
1998 477 38.0 12.6 29.1
1999 491 38.0 12.9 43
2000 483 38.0 12.7 38.9
2001 505 39.0 12.9 30.3
2002 424 39.0 10.9 35.1
2003 424 39.0 10.9 35.1
2004 457 39.0 11.7 28.9
2005 485 39.0 12.4 31.3
2006 501 39.0 12.8 31.3
2007 504 n/a n/a 35.3
2008 505 31.0 16.3 46.6
2009 283 19.1 14.8 48.4
2010 257 18.6 13.7 58.8
2011 250 17.9 13.9 57.2
2012 261 17.0 15.2 55.6
2013 249 18.8 13.2 55.8
2014 250 19.0 13.1 50
2015 247 19.0 13.0 57.1
2016 244 18.0 13.5 49.6
2017 266 22.0 12.0 55.3
2018 273 22.6 12.0 43.2
2019 273 19.8 13.7 41.8
2020 251 19.8 12.6 43.4
2021 241 19.8 12.1 41.9
2022 244 20.1 12.1 43.9
2023 247 19.1 12.9 49
2024 262 20.6 12.6 58.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for W T Griggs Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $606 (5.6%) $10,272 (94.4%) $10,878

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on W T Griggs Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 564th of 1473 Elementary schoolsRanks 490th of 1502 Elementary schools
 5.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (W T Griggs Elementary)84.189.7
 5.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Currituck County Schools)78.778.6
 0.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)64.361.1
 3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (W T Griggs Elementary)52.351.7
 0.6%
   3rd Grade Reading (Currituck County Schools)6158.8
 2.2%
   3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)56.848
 8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (W T Griggs Elementary)5558.7
 3.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Currituck County Schools)64.256.9
 7.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
4th Grade Reading (W T Griggs Elementary)52.563
 10.5%
   4th Grade Reading (Currituck County Schools)63.759.1
 4.6%
   4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (W T Griggs Elementary)63.559.3
 4.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Currituck County Schools)63.464.6
 1.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)60.255.9
 4.3%
5th Grade Reading (W T Griggs Elementary)57.744.4
 13.3%
   5th Grade Reading (Currituck County Schools)54.952.2
 2.7%
   5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)54.648
 6.6%
5th Grade Science (W T Griggs Elementary)82.770.4
 12.3%
   5th Grade Science (Currituck County Schools)69.971.5
 1.6%
   5th Grade Science (North Carolina)72.665.3
 7.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students273247
 9.5%
African American61
 83.3%
American Indian00
Asian31
 66.7%
Hispanic2646
 76.9%
Pacific Islander00
White215173
 19.5%
Two or More Races2326
 13%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients41.8%49%
 7.2%


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Students who attend W T Griggs Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Currituck County Middle
High : Currituck County High

In the 2023-24 school year, 262 students attended W T Griggs Elementary.

Students at W T Griggs Elementary are 68% White, 19% Hispanic, 12% Two or more races.

W T Griggs Elementary ranks 412th of 1505 North Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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