NORTH TOPSAIL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
North Topsail Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Pender County Schools school district, located in Hampstead, NC with about 766 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th 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 45 teachers, North Topsail Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.
North Topsail Elementary School is a public primary school located in Hampstead, North Carolina, serving students within the Pender County School District. Situated in a rapidly growing coastal community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and character development. The curriculum is designed to meet the diverse needs of its K-5 student body, with a focus on core competencies in literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, while incorporating technology to prepare students for a modern educational landscape.
Beyond its standard academic offerings, North Topsail Elementary prides itself on cultivating a strong sense of community and partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding Hampstead area. The school actively encourages parental involvement through various programs and events, aiming to create a collaborative atmosphere where students feel encouraged to explore their interests and reach their full potential. With its emphasis on a "whole child" approach, the school strives to provide a safe, engaging, and inclusive environment that prepares its young learners for success in middle school and beyond.
For more information, contact North Topsail Elementary at (910) 270-0694 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Hampstead, NC 28443
(910) 270-0694
NORTH TOPSAIL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Hampstead, NC with about 766 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in North Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Pender County Schools
- Total Students:
- 766
- Teachers:
- 45
- 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 766 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending NORTH TOPSAIL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 87% of the student body.
- White
- 87.2%
- Two or more races
- 4.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.0%
- Black or African American
- 3.0%
- Asian
- 0.9%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Female
- 50.8%
- Male
- 49.2%
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.