PETERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Peterson Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Public Schools of Robeson County school district, located in Red Springs, NC with about 576 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 4th 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 36 teachers, Peterson 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.
Peterson Elementary School, located at 102 Phillips Avenue in Red Springs, North Carolina, serves as a key educational institution within the Public Schools of Robeson County district. As a primary school, it is dedicated to providing foundational academic instruction to the local community, emphasizing core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, and social development. The school operates with the goal of preparing its students for success in higher grade levels while fostering a supportive environment tailored to the unique needs of the children in the Red Springs area.
As part of the broader Robeson County school system, Peterson Elementary utilizes the district’s centralized resources and educational framework to deliver its curriculum. The school plays an integral role in the community by offering a structured setting where faculty and staff strive to promote student engagement and achievement. Families interested in specific school policies, contact information, or academic calendars can utilize the district’s official portal to stay connected with the school’s ongoing initiatives and updates.
For more information, contact Peterson Elementary at (910) 843-4125 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Red Springs, NC 28377
(910) 843-4125
PETERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Red Springs, NC with about 576 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:
- 576
- Teachers:
- 36.05
- 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 576 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 34.9%
- Black or African American
- 29.9%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 25.2%
- White
- 4.5%
- Two or more races
- 4.2%
- Asian
- 1.2%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 52.6%
- Male
- 47.4%
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.