PARKTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Parkton Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Public Schools of Robeson County school district, located in Parkton, NC with about 603 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th 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 33 teachers, Parkton Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.
Parkton Elementary School, located at 400 North Green Street in Parkton, North Carolina, is a public educational institution serving the local community as part of the Public Schools of Robeson County district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for its students, focusing on foundational academic development, character growth, and preparation for middle school. As a community-centered school, it serves as a central hub for families in the Parkton area, emphasizing the importance of school-home partnerships in promoting student success.
In addition to its core academic curriculum, Parkton Elementary integrates various resources to meet the diverse needs of its student body. The school leverages the support of the larger Robeson County school district to provide access to educational tools and initiatives aimed at improving literacy, numeracy, and overall student well-being. By maintaining a focus on consistent improvement and community engagement, the school strives to provide a safe and effective learning atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential within the broader North Carolina educational framework.
For more information, contact Parkton Elementary at (910) 858-3951 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Parkton, NC 28371
(910) 858-3951
PARKTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Parkton, NC with about 603 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in North Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Public Schools of Robeson County
- Total Students:
- 603
- Teachers:
- 33.77
- 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 603 students
- Black or African American
- 29.2%
- White
- 28.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 23.1%
- Two or more races
- 11.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 8.1%
- Asian
- 0.3%
- Female
- 50.2%
- Male
- 49.8%
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.