CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Central Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools school district, located in Elizabeth City, NC with about 412 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 26 teachers, Central Elementary 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.
Central Elementary School, located at 1059 US Hwy 17 in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, serves as a key educational institution within the Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By focusing on foundational literacy and numeracy, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success in their future academic endeavors while nurturing their social-emotional well-being.
The school benefits from being part of a broader district initiative that prioritizes community involvement and high academic standards. Through its official website, Central Elementary provides parents and guardians with access to essential resources, including school calendars, educational updates, and information regarding faculty and staff. By maintaining a strong partnership between educators, families, and the local community, Central Elementary strives to create a holistic educational experience that addresses the diverse needs of its student population.
For more information, contact Central Elementary at (252) 335-4305 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Elizabeth City, NC 27909-7628
(252) 335-4305
CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Elizabeth City, NC with about 412 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in North Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 412
- Teachers:
- 26.5
- 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 412 students
- White
- 52.9%
- Black or African American
- 36.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 8.0%
- Two or more races
- 1.5%
- Asian
- 0.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.5%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 48.3%
- Male
- 51.7%
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.