BLUE CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Blue Creek Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Onslow County Schools school district, located in Jacksonville, NC with about 459 students offering grade levels from 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 32 teachers, Blue Creek Elementary 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.

Blue Creek Elementary, located at 1260 Burgaw Hwy in Jacksonville, North Carolina, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Onslow County School District. Committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment, the school focuses on the holistic development of its students, emphasizing academic achievement, social-emotional growth, and the cultivation of strong foundational skills. The faculty and staff prioritize creating a safe, inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential while preparing for their future educational transitions.

The school’s website reflects its role as an active community hub, providing resources for families to stay connected with classroom activities, district policies, and extracurricular opportunities. By integrating traditional curriculum with modern educational practices, Blue Creek Elementary strives to maintain strong home-school partnerships. Through these collaborative efforts, the school works to nurture well-rounded citizens who are equipped with the critical thinking abilities and character traits necessary for long-term success.

For more information, contact Blue Creek Elementary at (910) 347-1717 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1260 Burgaw Hwy
Jacksonville, NC 28540-7909
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BLUE CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Jacksonville, NC with about 459 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in North Carolina

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
459
Teachers:
32
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
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 459 students

White
53.6%
Hispanic/Latino
18.3%
Black or African American
15.9%
Two or more races
10.9%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.9%
Asian
0.4%

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.