MALPASS CORNER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Malpass Corner Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Pender County Schools school district, located in Burgaw, NC with about 460 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 32 teachers, Malpass Corner 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.

Malpass Corner Elementary School, located in Burgaw, North Carolina, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Pender County School district. Committed to the district’s mission of fostering academic growth and personal development, the school provides a nurturing environment for students in the primary grades. By emphasizing core subjects alongside character development, the faculty aims to prepare young learners for future academic success while fostering a sense of community pride in the rural Burgaw area.

Beyond standard classroom instruction, the school leverages its digital presence to keep families informed and engaged with school-wide initiatives, calendars, and resources. As a community-focused institution, Malpass Corner Elementary strives to balance rigorous curriculum standards with a supportive atmosphere, ensuring that students receive the individualized attention necessary to thrive. Whether through extracurricular activities or collaborative parental involvement, the school functions as a central hub for student learning and development within the local North Carolina educational landscape.

For more information, contact Malpass Corner Elementary at (910) 283-5889 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.