PEACHTREE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Peachtree Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Cherokee County Schools school district, located in Murphy, NC with about 155 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th 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 15 teachers, Peachtree Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. 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.
Peachtree Elementary School is a public school located in Murphy, North Carolina, serving the Cherokee County School District. Situated in the scenic mountains of western North Carolina, the school provides educational services to students in the surrounding rural community. As part of a smaller school system, Peachtree Elementary focuses on fostering a close-knit learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills, social development, and community involvement.
The school is dedicated to preparing students for future success by utilizing a curriculum aligned with state standards while maintaining a supportive atmosphere for its student body. Like other schools within the Cherokee County district, Peachtree Elementary values the partnership between educators, families, and the local community to enhance the overall educational experience. For families interested in specific programs, current enrollment procedures, or school-wide events, the school maintains an official presence through the Cherokee County Schools website.
For more information, contact Peachtree Elementary at (828) 837-2479 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Murphy, NC 28906-9192
(828) 837-2479
PEACHTREE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Murphy, NC with about 155 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in North Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Cherokee County Schools
- Total Students:
- 155
- Teachers:
- 15
- 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 155 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending PEACHTREE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 89% of the student body.
- White
- 89.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 6.5%
- Two or more races
- 2.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.3%
- Black or African American
- 0.6%
- Female
- 47.7%
- Male
- 52.3%
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.