Serving 449 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Grays Chapel Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 449 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 60% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Grays Chapel Elementary School's student population of 449 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
449 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Rankings
Grays Chapel Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Grays Chapel Elementary School is 0.35, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1157 out of 2617 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
12%
21%
Black
2%
25%
White
80%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grays Chapel Elementary School's ranking?
Grays Chapel Elementary School is ranked #1157 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Grays Chapel Elementary School often compared to?
Grays Chapel Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Liberty Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Grays Chapel Elementary School?
449 students attend Grays Chapel Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Grays Chapel Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grays Chapel Elementary School?
Grays Chapel Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Grays Chapel Elementary School offer ?
Grays Chapel Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Grays Chapel Elementary School part of?
Grays Chapel Elementary School is part of Randolph County School System School District.
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