BANKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Banks Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Lenoir County Public Schools school district, located in Kinston, NC with about 564 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th 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 35 teachers, Banks Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

Banks Elementary School, located at 2148 Falling Creek Road in Kinston, North Carolina, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Lenoir County Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and the overall well-being of its students. By focusing on fundamental skills and social-emotional development, Banks Elementary aims to prepare its young learners for success as they transition through their primary education years.

The school maintains a strong connection to the local Kinston community, working closely with families and stakeholders to provide a comprehensive educational experience. Through its official website, the school keeps the community informed about its curriculum, extracurricular activities, and district-wide initiatives. As a central part of the Falling Creek area, Banks Elementary strives to cultivate a positive school culture that encourages students to achieve their full potential in a safe and inclusive setting.

For more information, contact Banks Elementary at (252) 527-9470 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

2148 Falling Creek Rd
Kinston, NC 28504
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BANKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Kinston, NC with about 564 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in North Carolina

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
564
Teachers:
35.39
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
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th 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 564 students

White
53.2%
Black or African American
29.3%
Hispanic/Latino
14.2%
Two or more races
2.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%
Asian
0.4%

Female
48.0%
Male
52.0%

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.