DR JOHN CODINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Dr John Codington Elem is a public elementary school that is part of the New Hanover County Schools school district, located in Wilmington, NC with about 554 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 33 teachers, Dr John Codington Elem 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.
Dr. John Codington Elementary School, located at 4321 Carolina Beach Road in Wilmington, North Carolina, is a part of the New Hanover County School District. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive foundational education that emphasizes academic achievement, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of a supportive learning environment. As a neighborhood-based elementary school, it plays a vital role in the district’s mission to prepare students for future academic success through structured curricula and dedicated faculty involvement.
The school is well-integrated into the Wilmington area and maintains a strong focus on fostering a partnership between families and educators. By utilizing resources provided through the New Hanover County Schools system, Codington Elementary aims to offer a balanced educational experience that addresses the diverse needs of its student body. Whether through classroom instruction, extracurricular opportunities, or community engagement, the school strives to create a nurturing atmosphere where students are encouraged to grow as learners and responsible citizens.
For more information, contact Dr John Codington Elem at (910) 790-2236 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Wilmington, NC 28412
(910) 790-2236
DR JOHN CODINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Wilmington, NC with about 554 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in North Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- New Hanover County Schools
- Total Students:
- 554
- Teachers:
- 33.91
- 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
- Not a Title I school
- 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 554 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending DR JOHN CODINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 79% of the student body.
- White
- 79.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 8.8%
- Black or African American
- 6.3%
- Two or more races
- 4.2%
- Asian
- 1.3%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 50.0%
- Male
- 50.0%
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.