BUCKLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Buckland Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Gates County Schools school district, located in Gates, NC with about 242 students offering grade levels from 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 18 teachers, Buckland Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.
Buckland Elementary School, located in Gates, North Carolina, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Gates County Schools district. Situated at 448 NC 37 North, the school is dedicated to providing a supportive and structured learning environment for elementary-aged children in the rural community. By focusing on core academic subjects and fostering student development, the school aims to prepare its pupils for future academic success while maintaining close ties to the local Gates community.
As part of the broader North Carolina public school system, Buckland Elementary emphasizes the importance of foundational literacy, mathematics, and social development. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state standards while addressing the unique needs of its student population. Through collaboration between faculty, staff, and families, the school strives to cultivate a positive school culture where students are encouraged to grow both intellectually and socially during their formative years.
For more information, contact Buckland Elementary at (252) 357-1611 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Gates, NC 27937
(252) 357-1611
BUCKLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Gates, NC with about 242 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in North Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Gates County Schools
- Total Students:
- 242
- Teachers:
- 18
- 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 242 students
- White
- 60.7%
- Black or African American
- 28.1%
- Two or more races
- 7.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.3%
- Female
- 51.2%
- Male
- 48.8%
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.