CANDOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Candor Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Montgomery County Schools school district, located in Candor, NC with about 414 students offering grade levels from Pre-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 26 teachers, Candor Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

Candor Elementary School is a public school located in the small town of Candor, North Carolina, serving as a key educational institution within the Montgomery County School District. Committed to the academic and personal growth of its students, the school provides a foundational learning environment that emphasizes core subjects, literacy, and numeracy. As part of a rural district, Candor Elementary plays a vital role in its local community, focusing on fostering a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential through classroom instruction and various school initiatives.

The school operates under the guidance of the Montgomery County Schools mission to provide high-quality educational opportunities that prepare students for success in an ever-evolving world. By maintaining a focus on student achievement and community engagement, Candor Elementary strives to create a safe and inclusive space for its diverse student body. Families looking for detailed information regarding school calendars, district policies, or academic resources can access these through the official Montgomery County Schools website.

For more information, contact Candor Elementary at (910) 974-4582 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

414 S Main
Candor, NC 27229-8327
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CANDOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Candor, NC with about 414 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in North Carolina

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
414
Teachers:
26
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 414 students

Hispanic/Latino
61.1%
Black or African American
20.3%
White
15.2%
Two or more races
3.1%
Asian
0.2%

Female
48.1%
Male
51.9%

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.