RICHLANDS PRIMARY SCHOOL

Richlands Primary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Onslow County Schools school district, located in Richlands, NC with about 852 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 2nd Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 54 teachers, Richlands Primary 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.

Richlands Primary School, located at 7444 Richlands Highway in Richlands, North Carolina, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Onslow County School District. As a primary school, the institution is dedicated to the early academic and social development of young students, providing a structured environment designed to foster basic literacy, numeracy, and foundational life skills. The school is integrated into the broader Onslow County system, which emphasizes community involvement, standardized curriculum alignment, and a commitment to preparing students for the transition to elementary and middle school levels.

The school’s presence in Richlands reflects a focus on serving the specific needs of its local suburban and rural community. By maintaining a centralized online presence through the Onslow County Schools web portal, the institution facilitates communication between faculty, parents, and administration. The school strives to create a supportive, student-centered atmosphere where early learners can begin their educational journey in a safe and structured setting that encourages both personal growth and academic readiness.

For more information, contact Richlands Primary at (910) 324-3139 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

7444 Richlands Highway
Richlands, NC 28574
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RICHLANDS PRIMARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Richlands, NC with about 852 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in North Carolina

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
852
Teachers:
54
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

* 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 852 students

White
68.5%
Hispanic/Latino
13.1%
Black or African American
8.9%
Two or more races
8.3%
Asian
0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
48.4%
Male
51.6%

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.