AYDEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Ayden Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Pitt County Schools school district, located in Ayden, NC with about 739 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 45 teachers, Ayden Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Ayden Elementary School, located at 187 Third Street in Ayden, North Carolina, is a public elementary school serving students within the Pitt County Schools district. As a foundational academic institution for the local community, the school focuses on providing a supportive learning environment that promotes literacy, numeracy, and social development for children in the early stages of their education. The school's mission is generally aligned with the district's broader goal of preparing students for lifelong success by fostering both academic excellence and character growth.

The school benefits from being part of the larger Pitt County Schools system, which provides students with access to district-wide resources, technology integration, and standardized curriculum support. Because the school is centrally located in the town of Ayden, it serves as a vital community hub for local families. Those seeking specific information regarding current academic programs, faculty contact details, school calendars, or enrollment procedures are encouraged to visit the official district website at [www.pitt.k12.nc.us](http://www.pitt.k12.nc.us), where they can navigate to the Ayden Elementary page for the most up-to-date information.

For more information, contact Ayden Elementary at (252) 746-2121 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.