PEACHLAND-POLKTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Peachland-Polkton Elem is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Anson County Schools school district, located in Peachland, NC with about 451 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. 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 30 teachers, Peachland-Polkton Elem has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

Peachland-Polkton Elementary School, located in Peachland, North Carolina, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Anson County School District. Committed to fostering academic growth and personal development, the school focuses on providing a supportive learning environment for students in the surrounding rural community. By emphasizing core curriculum standards and community involvement, the faculty works to ensure that students build the necessary literacy, numeracy, and social skills required for their transition into middle school.

Beyond its focus on core academics, Peachland-Polkton Elementary strives to cultivate a positive school culture that values character education and student engagement. The school utilizes its digital platform to keep families informed about educational initiatives, extracurricular opportunities, and district-wide resources. By bridging the gap between the classroom and the home, the school aims to create a collaborative partnership with parents to enhance the overall educational experience of every child in the community.

For more information, contact Peachland-Polkton Elem at (704) 272-8061 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

9633 Hwy 74 W
Peachland, NC 28133
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PEACHLAND-POLKTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Peachland, NC with about 451 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in North Carolina

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
451
Teachers:
30.6
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
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 451 students

White
55.2%
Black or African American
30.4%
Hispanic/Latino
7.3%
Two or more races
4.7%
Asian
2.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
48.6%
Male
51.4%

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.