PUMPKIN CENTER PRIMARY SCHOOL
Pumpkin Center Primary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Lincoln County Schools school district, located in Lincolnton, NC with about 281 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 19 teachers, Pumpkin Center Primary 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.
Pumpkin Center Primary School is a public school located in Lincolnton, North Carolina, serving students in the Lincoln County Schools district. As a primary school, it focuses on the foundational early years of education, typically catering to students in pre-kindergarten through second or third grade. The school is situated in a rural-suburban setting, aiming to provide a nurturing and supportive environment designed to foster academic growth, social development, and a love for learning during the most formative stages of a child's development.
The school operates with a commitment to the mission of the Lincoln County school system, emphasizing student achievement and the building of strong partnerships between educators, families, and the community. By utilizing a curriculum aligned with state standards, Pumpkin Center Primary strives to equip its young learners with the essential literacy and numeracy skills necessary for future success. Through a combination of classroom instruction, enrichment activities, and a focus on character education, the school works to create a safe and engaging atmosphere where students feel encouraged to explore their potential.
For more information, contact Pumpkin Center Primary at (704) 736-1394 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Lincolnton, NC 28092
(704) 736-1394
PUMPKIN CENTER PRIMARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Lincolnton, NC with about 281 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in North Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Lincoln County Schools
- Total Students:
- 281
- Teachers:
- 19.17
- 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 eligible school-No program
- 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 281 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending PUMPKIN CENTER PRIMARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 88% of the student body.
- White
- 88.3%
- Two or more races
- 5.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 5.0%
- Black or African American
- 1.1%
- Asian
- 0.4%
- Female
- 49.1%
- Male
- 50.9%
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.