HARNETT PRIMARY SCHOOL
Harnett Primary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Harnett County Schools school district, located in Dunn, NC with about 567 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 3rd 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 43 teachers, Harnett Primary 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.
Harnett Primary School, located at 800 W Harnett St in Dunn, North Carolina, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Harnett County School District. As a primary-level school, it focuses on the essential early developmental years of a child’s education, fostering an environment designed to build core academic skills in literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional learning. The school is committed to creating a supportive community where young students can begin their academic journeys with a strong emphasis on foundational knowledge and personal growth.
In addition to its standard curriculum, the school integrates resources provided by the Harnett County school system to ensure students are well-prepared for their transition to elementary and middle school. By maintaining a localized presence in Dunn, the school plays a vital role in the neighborhood, often acting as a hub for families and early childhood development in the area. Through its focus on a structured and nurturing atmosphere, Harnett Primary strives to provide all students with the equitable tools and encouragement needed to succeed in their formative years.
For more information, contact Harnett Primary at (910) 892-0126 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Dunn, NC 28334
(910) 892-0126
HARNETT PRIMARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Dunn, NC with about 567 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in North Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Harnett County Schools
- Total Students:
- 567
- Teachers:
- 43.25
- 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 567 students
- Black or African American
- 48.7%
- White
- 25.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 17.6%
- Two or more races
- 4.8%
- Asian
- 2.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.4%
- Female
- 51.0%
- Male
- 49.0%
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.