WHITE OAK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
White Oak Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Edenton-Chowan Schools school district, located in Edenton, NC with about 482 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 2nd 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 33 teachers, White Oak Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.
White Oak Elementary School, located at 111 Sandy Ridge Road in Edenton, North Carolina, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Edenton-Chowan School District. The school is committed to providing a supportive and nurturing learning environment for its young students, focusing on core academic development and the cultivation of essential social and emotional skills. By fostering a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and the community, White Oak aims to prepare its students for future academic success and lifelong learning.
The school emphasizes a student-centered approach, utilizing the resources provided by the Edenton-Chowan district to implement a comprehensive curriculum. Beyond traditional academics, White Oak Elementary strives to create a positive school culture where students feel safe, encouraged, and challenged to reach their full potential. For families interested in further details regarding school policies, faculty information, or upcoming events, the school maintains an official website at http://wos.edenton-chowan.net to serve as a hub for communication and community engagement.
For more information, contact White Oak Elementary at (252) 221-4078 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Edenton, NC 27932
(252) 221-4078
http://wos.edenton-chowan.net
WHITE OAK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Edenton, NC with about 482 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in North Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Edenton-Chowan Schools
- Total Students:
- 482
- Teachers:
- 33
- 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 482 students
- Black or African American
- 46.3%
- White
- 39.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 10.2%
- Two or more races
- 3.3%
- Asian
- 0.6%
- Female
- 46.5%
- Male
- 53.5%
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.