COLUMBUS CHARTER SCHOOL
Columbus Charter School is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the Classical Charter Schools of Whiteville school district, located in Whiteville, NC with about 760 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th 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 38 teachers, Columbus Charter School has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. 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.
Columbus Charter School, located in Whiteville, North Carolina, is a tuition-free public charter school serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade. As part of the Classical Charter Schools of America network, the institution emphasizes a traditional, rigorous academic curriculum designed to foster excellence in core subjects while promoting strong character development. The school is known for its structured environment and high academic standards, aiming to prepare students for success in secondary education and beyond.
In addition to its focus on academics, Columbus Charter School places a significant emphasis on community involvement and parental partnership. The school follows a mission that integrates the "Core Virtues" program, which helps guide student behavior and social responsibility. By offering a blend of classical education and a supportive school culture, the institution seeks to provide local families with a specialized alternative to traditional district schools, focusing on both the intellectual and moral growth of its student body.
For more information, contact Columbus Charter School at (910) 641-4042 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Whiteville, NC 28472
(910) 641-4042
COLUMBUS CHARTER SCHOOL is a public Title I Charter school in Whiteville, NC with about 760 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in North Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
NC State Board of Education - District:
- Classical Charter Schools of Whiteville
- Total Students:
- 760
- Teachers:
- 38.1
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 760 students
- White
- 63.4%
- Black or African American
- 23.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 4.6%
- Two or more races
- 4.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 2.9%
- Asian
- 0.9%
- Female
- 53.7%
- Male
- 46.3%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.