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.

3970 King Wilkinson Road
Lincolnton, NC 28092
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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

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
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
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd 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 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.