Grantham Elementary

Summary:

Grantham Elementary is a public elementary school in Goldsboro, North Carolina, serving students from kindergarten to 4th grade as part of the Wayne County Public Schools district. Despite serving a predominantly low-income student population, with over 99% of its students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, Grantham Elementary has consistently outperformed the district and state in academic measures, making it a standout school in the area.

Grantham Elementary's diverse student population, with a higher percentage of Hispanic students compared to nearby schools, is a key differentiating factor. The school's academic performance is particularly strong in subgroups like Hispanic students and English Language Learners, ranking among the top schools in the state for these groups. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 69.8% of Grantham Elementary's 3rd-grade students were proficient or better in EOG Mathematics, compared to 59.8% for the Wayne County Public Schools district and 62.7% for the state. Similarly, 78% of Grantham Elementary's 4th-grade students were proficient or better in EOG Reading, compared to 47.4% for the district and 52.8% for the state.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Carver Heights Elementary, Grantham Elementary stands out as a high-performing school, with significantly higher proficiency rates in EOG Mathematics and Reading assessments. This suggests that Grantham Elementary may have effective teaching practices, curriculum, or support systems in place that could provide valuable insights for other schools within the Wayne County Public Schools district facing similar challenges.


Detail:

Public K-4

 174 Grantham School Rd
       Goldsboro, NC  27530-9746


(919) 689-5000

District: Wayne County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
295th of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,962 Help


Students who attend Grantham Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Grantham Middle
High:    Southern Wayne High

Student/teacher ratio:  12.9 Help
Number of students:  422

Racial breakdown:

White:
50.0%
Hispanic:
32.0%
African American:
14.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Grantham Elementary ranks better than 80.4% of elementary schools in North Carolina. It also ranks first among 12 ranked elementary schools in the Wayne County Public Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 77.07. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Grantham Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (50%), Hispanic (32%), African American (14.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Grantham Elementary is 12.9, which is the lowest among 13 elementary schools in the Wayne County Public Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Grantham Elementary is $10,962, which is the 2nd highest among 12 elementary schools in the Wayne County Public Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Grantham Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Grantham Elementary 295th of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Grantham Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Wayne County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Wayne County Public Schools 154th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Grantham Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Grantham Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 44.10 805th 1276 36.9%
2007 48.09 776th 1293 40.0%
2008 49.25 730th 1324 44.9%
2009 45.56 841st 1354 37.9%
2010 38.26 955th 1363 29.9%
2011 46.58 843rd 1381 39.0%
2012 38.32 968th 1388 30.3%
2013 44.40 759th 1403 45.9%
2014 45.07 777th 1390 44.1%
2015 43.96 846th 1440 41.3%
2016 59.10 572nd 1425 59.9%
2017 49.13 758th 1429 47.0%
2018 49.89 753rd 1434 47.5%
2019 72.01 369th 1473 74.9%
2021 62.62 527th 1489 64.6%
2022 65.21 492nd 1514 67.5%
2023 73.25 357th 1502 76.2%
2024 77.07 295th 1505 80.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Grantham Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 72.67 44th 385 88.6%
2022 88.40 28th 485 94.2%
2023 67.69 94th 514 81.7%
2024 83.17 52nd 533 90.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Grantham Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.39 711th 1332 46.6%
2019 83.89 109th 1361 92.0%
2021 70.89 242nd 1329 81.8%
2022 82.54 118th 1366 91.4%
2023 78.85 177th 1437 87.7%
2024 77.55 195th 1450 86.6%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Grantham Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.31 808th 1405 42.5%
2019 78.04 240th 1424 83.1%
2021 62.19 481st 1440 66.6%
2022 64.90 460th 1458 68.4%
2023 74.54 305th 1459 79.1%
2024 70.71 353rd 1455 75.7%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Grantham Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.04 698th 897 22.2%
2021 46.44 276th 646 57.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Grantham Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.62 674th 1413 52.3%
2019 63.71 474th 1430 66.9%
2021 61.11 530th 1444 63.3%
2022 64.27 486th 1464 66.8%
2023 70.26 367th 1461 74.9%
2024 81.69 203rd 1464 86.1%
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Rank History for African American students at Grantham Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.32 543rd 927 41.4%
2019 60.84 298th 949 68.6%
2021 67.30 174th 896 80.6%
2023 66.22 244th 933 73.8%
2024 78.47 122nd 924 86.8%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Grantham Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.13 220th 851 74.1%
2019 85.69 65th 865 92.5%
2021 76.45 119th 843 85.9%
2022 77.38 127th 893 85.8%
2023 72.64 174th 915 81.0%
2024 90.51 44th 951 95.4%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Grantham Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.34 738th 1178 37.4%
2019 65.75 384th 1183 67.5%
2021 45.69 638th 1172 45.6%
2022 50.82 603rd 1194 49.5%
2023 80.15 181st 1183 84.7%
2024 63.41 404th 1166 65.4%
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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.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Grantham Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 584 113 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 706
1989 591 117 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 717
1990 588 129 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 725
1991 579 120 0 9 2 n/a n/a 0 710
1992 577 113 0 11 2 n/a n/a 0 703
1993 521 112 1 12 2 n/a n/a 0 648
1994 522 107 3 20 3 n/a n/a 0 655
1995 556 131 3 28 2 n/a n/a 0 720
1996 556 131 3 28 2 n/a n/a 0 720
1997 582 106 5 33 0 n/a n/a 0 726
1998 590 108 3 40 2 n/a n/a 0 743
1999 589 118 3 43 2 n/a n/a 0 755
2000 590 151 2 43 1 n/a n/a 0 787
2001 591 138 3 48 2 n/a n/a 0 782
2002 578 206 5 52 2 n/a n/a 0 843
2003 578 206 5 52 2 n/a n/a 0 843
2004 589 220 0 66 2 n/a n/a 0 877
2005 569 203 1 81 0 n/a n/a 0 854
2006 559 213 2 98 0 n/a n/a 0 872
2007 547 184 3 118 0 n/a n/a 39 891
2008 551 172 3 127 0 n/a n/a 33 886
2009 567 222 3 138 0 n/a n/a 0 930
2010 550 247 1 132 0 n/a n/a 0 930
2011 532 190 1 166 1 1 38 0 929
2012 532 185 5 164 1 1 30 0 918
2013 509 174 4 155 2 1 27 0 872
2014 520 196 3 148 1 1 31 0 900
2015 487 195 3 139 2 1 23 0 850
2016 276 82 0 106 1 1 7 0 473
2017 272 92 1 98 0 1 7 0 471
2018 272 94 0 111 0 2 7 0 486
2019 245 83 2 107 0 3 6 0 446
2020 237 77 2 121 1 2 19 0 459
2021 230 81 2 119 1 1 10 0 444
2022 221 77 1 132 1 1 6 0 439
2023 214 66 0 141 1 1 12 0 435
2024 211 61 0 135 2 0 13 0 422

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Grantham Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 706 36.0 19.6 22.2
1989 717 39.0 18.3 35.1
1990 725 39.0 18.5 41.8
1991 710 41.0 17.3 42.7
1992 703 41.0 17.1 22.3
1993 648 38.0 17.1 31.5
1994 655 41.0 16.0 32.2
1995 720 42.0 17.1 30.3
1996 720 42.0 17.1 30.3
1997 726 45.0 16.1 30.7
1998 743 51.0 14.6 29.1
1999 755 51.0 14.8 39.7
2000 787 51.0 15.4 41
2001 782 51.0 15.3 38.1
2002 843 51.0 16.5 47
2003 843 51.0 16.5 47
2004 877 56.0 15.7 48.1
2005 854 59.0 14.5 51.6
2006 872 59.0 14.8 52.3
2007 891 n/a n/a 56.9
2008 886 58.3 15.2 54.2
2009 930 60.5 15.4 50.8
2010 930 61.2 15.1 58.7
2011 929 59.1 15.7 60.8
2012 918 59.0 15.5 63
2013 872 55.9 15.5 63.3
2014 900 53.7 16.7 61.9
2015 850 55.0 15.4 64.4
2016 473 32.0 14.7 67.9
2017 471 30.3 15.5 99.4
2018 486 34.0 14.2 99.4
2019 446 33.0 13.5 99.3
2020 459 32.0 14.3 99.3
2021 444 34.0 13.0 99.3
2022 439 32.6 13.4 99.3
2023 435 32.6 13.3 99.3
2024 422 32.6 12.9 99.3

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 Grantham Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 706 36.0 19.6 22.2
1989 717 39.0 18.3 35.1
1990 725 39.0 18.5 41.8
1991 710 41.0 17.3 42.7
1992 703 41.0 17.1 22.3
1993 648 38.0 17.1 31.5
1994 655 41.0 16.0 32.2
1995 720 42.0 17.1 30.3
1996 720 42.0 17.1 30.3
1997 726 45.0 16.1 30.7
1998 743 51.0 14.6 29.1
1999 755 51.0 14.8 39.7
2000 787 51.0 15.4 41
2001 782 51.0 15.3 38.1
2002 843 51.0 16.5 47
2003 843 51.0 16.5 47
2004 877 56.0 15.7 48.1
2005 854 59.0 14.5 51.6
2006 872 59.0 14.8 52.3
2007 891 n/a n/a 56.9
2008 886 58.3 15.2 54.2
2009 930 60.5 15.4 50.8
2010 930 61.2 15.1 58.7
2011 929 59.1 15.7 60.8
2012 918 59.0 15.5 63
2013 872 55.9 15.5 63.3
2014 900 53.7 16.7 61.9
2015 850 55.0 15.4 64.4
2016 473 32.0 14.7 67.9
2017 471 30.3 15.5 99.4
2018 486 34.0 14.2 99.4
2019 446 33.0 13.5 99.3
2020 459 32.0 14.3 99.3
2021 444 34.0 13.0 99.3
2022 439 32.6 13.4 99.3
2023 435 32.6 13.3 99.3
2024 422 32.6 12.9 99.3

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 Grantham Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,388 (12.7%) $9,573 (87.3%) $10,962

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Grantham Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 369th of 1473 Elementary schoolsRanks 357th of 1502 Elementary schools
 1.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Grantham Elementary)70.564.7
 5.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wayne County Public Schools)60.349
 11.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)64.361.1
 3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Grantham Elementary)68.248.2
 20%
   3rd Grade Reading (Wayne County Public Schools)50.936.8
 14.1%
   3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)56.848
 8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Grantham Elementary)89.792.9
 3.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wayne County Public Schools)50.241.3
 8.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
4th Grade Reading (Grantham Elementary)55.268.2
 13%
   4th Grade Reading (Wayne County Public Schools)46.242.2
 4%
   4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students446435
 2.5%
African American8366
 20.5%
American Indian01
Asian20
 100%
Hispanic107141
 31.8%
Pacific Islander31
 66.7%
White245214
 12.7%
Two or More Races612
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99.3%99.3%
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Frequently Asked Questions about Grantham Elementary

Students at Grantham Elementary are 50% White, 32% Hispanic, 14% African American, 3% Two or more races.

Grantham Elementary ranks 295th of 1505 North Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 422 students attended Grantham Elementary.

Students who attend Grantham Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Grantham Middle
High : Southern Wayne High


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction.

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