CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Central Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Orange County Schools school district, located in Hillsborough, NC with about 276 students offering grade levels from Pre-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 24 teachers, Central Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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.
Central Elementary School, located at 154 Hayes St in Hillsborough, North Carolina, is a public school serving the Orange County community. As part of the Orange County Schools district, the institution is committed to providing a foundational academic experience for its students, emphasizing both intellectual growth and social development within a supportive learning environment.
The school strives to foster a collaborative community where educators, students, and families work together to support student success. Through its curriculum and extracurricular efforts, Central Elementary aims to instill a love of learning in its students, preparing them for future academic endeavors while maintaining a focus on the unique needs of the Hillsborough area. Prospective families can find further information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and district news on the official school website.
For more information, contact Central Elementary at (919) 732-3622 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Hillsborough, NC 27278-2319
(919) 732-3622
CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Hillsborough, NC with about 276 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in North Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Orange County Schools
- Total Students:
- 276
- Teachers:
- 24.5
- 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
* 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 276 students
- White
- 40.6%
- Black or African American
- 33.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 19.2%
- Two or more races
- 6.9%
- Female
- 47.5%
- Male
- 52.5%
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.