WALTER L PARSLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Walter L Parsley Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the New Hanover County Schools school district, located in Wilmington, NC with about 702 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 41 teachers, Walter L Parsley Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.
Walter L. Parsley Elementary School, located in the Masonboro area of Wilmington, North Carolina, is a public school serving students in the New Hanover County School district. The school is known for its commitment to fostering a supportive and collaborative learning environment that emphasizes both academic excellence and the social-emotional development of its students. With a focus on the whole child, the school offers a rigorous curriculum designed to meet state standards while encouraging student engagement through various classroom activities and extracurricular opportunities.
The school prides itself on maintaining strong partnerships between staff, students, and the local community to enhance the overall educational experience. By prioritizing a culture of inclusivity and continuous improvement, Walter L. Parsley Elementary strives to prepare its students for future success, emphasizing essential skills such as critical thinking, collaboration, and effective communication. The school serves as a central hub for its neighborhood, reflecting the values and growth of the surrounding Wilmington community.
For more information, contact Walter L Parsley Elementary at (910) 790-2355 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Wilmington, NC 28409
(910) 790-2355
WALTER L PARSLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Wilmington, NC with about 702 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:
- 702
- Teachers:
- 41.28
- 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 702 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending WALTER L PARSLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 84% of the student body.
- White
- 84.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 7.3%
- Two or more races
- 4.7%
- Asian
- 2.0%
- Black or African American
- 1.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Female
- 49.9%
- Male
- 50.1%
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.