CAROLINA BEACH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Carolina Beach Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the New Hanover County Schools school district, located in Carolina Beach, NC with about 456 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 27 teachers, Carolina Beach 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.

Carolina Beach Elementary School, located in the heart of the coastal community of Carolina Beach, North Carolina, serves as a central hub for the local K-5 student population. As part of the New Hanover County School system, the institution focuses on fostering academic achievement while leveraging its unique proximity to the ocean to create an engaging learning environment. The school is known for its strong sense of community, often involving local families and residents in school initiatives to support student development both inside and outside the classroom.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state educational standards, with a heavy emphasis on core subjects like literacy and mathematics, balanced by opportunities for creative and physical development. Because of its location, the school often incorporates themes of coastal ecology and environmental stewardship into its programs, encouraging students to connect their academic studies with the natural world around them. Through its dedicated faculty and staff, Carolina Beach Elementary strives to provide a nurturing atmosphere that prepares its students for the transition to middle school while building a solid foundation for lifelong learning.

For more information, contact Carolina Beach Elementary at (910) 458-4340 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.