ALTAMAHAW OSSIPEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Altamahaw Ossipee Elem is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Alamance-Burlington Schools school district, located in Elon, NC with about 620 students offering grade levels from 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 35 teachers, Altamahaw Ossipee Elem has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.

Altamahaw-Ossipee Elementary School (A-O Elementary) is a public school located in Elon, North Carolina, serving students as part of the Alamance-Burlington School System (ABSS). The school is situated in a rural-suburban setting and prides itself on fostering a supportive, community-centered environment. It serves students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, emphasizing foundational academic skills alongside character development to prepare children for their middle school transition.

The school is known for its strong community involvement and the dedicated engagement of its parent-teacher organization. Academically, A-O Elementary follows the ABSS curriculum, focusing on literacy, mathematics, and science, while also offering various extracurricular opportunities to enrich the student experience. By leveraging its location in the Elon area, the school works to maintain a close-knit "small-town" feel while providing the resources and instructional standards of a larger school district.

For more information, contact Altamahaw Ossipee Elem at (336) 538-6030 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.