Greenlee Primary

2206 Carters Ridge Road
Spruce Pine, NC 28777
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Greenlee Primary serves 222 students in grades Kindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 222 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Greenlee Primary's student population of 222 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
222 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Greenlee Primary is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NC)
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Greenlee Primary and percentage of American Indian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
n/a
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Greenlee Primary and the percentage of Asian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Hispanic
16%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Greenlee Primary and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Greenlee Primary and the percentage of Black public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
White
81%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Greenlee Primary and the percentage of White public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Greenlee Primary.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.32
This chart displays the diversity score of Greenlee Primary and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Greenlee Primary and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Greenlee Primary and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Greenlee Primary?
222 students attend Greenlee Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Greenlee Primary students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
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 15:1.
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 (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 222 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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