SOUTH TOPSAIL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

South Topsail Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Pender County Schools school district, located in Hampstead, NC with about 606 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 36 teachers, South Topsail Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

South Topsail Elementary School, located in Hampstead, North Carolina, serves as a key educational institution within the Pender County Schools district. Situated on Hoover Road, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students in the region. Its mission emphasizes academic growth, character development, and the cultivation of a strong school community, aiming to prepare students for success as they transition through their formative elementary years.

The school places a significant focus on integrating modern educational practices with a student-centered approach. By maintaining a connection to the broader Pender County school system, South Topsail Elementary utilizes shared resources and district-wide standards to ensure students receive a comprehensive curriculum in core subjects like literacy, mathematics, and science. Through various school programs and community engagement efforts, the school strives to create a collaborative atmosphere where families, educators, and students work together to support a positive and effective educational experience.

For more information, contact South Topsail Elementary at (910) 270-2756 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

997 Hoover Road
Hampstead, NC 28443
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SOUTH TOPSAIL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Hampstead, NC with about 606 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in North Carolina

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
606
Teachers:
36
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
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
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 606 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending SOUTH TOPSAIL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 86% of the student body.

White
86.1%
Hispanic/Latino
8.1%
Two or more races
4.0%
Asian
0.8%
Black or African American
0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.5%

Female
51.5%
Male
48.5%

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.