TANGLEWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Tanglewood Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Public Schools of Robeson County school district, located in Lumberton, NC with about 390 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 3rd 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 25 teachers, Tanglewood Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

Tanglewood Elementary, located at 400 West 29th Street in Lumberton, North Carolina, is a public school operating under the Public Schools of Robeson County district. The school serves a local community of young learners, focusing on foundational education and developmental growth within the Lumberton area. As part of a larger district, Tanglewood adheres to the state-mandated curriculum while striving to foster a supportive learning environment tailored to the needs of its diverse student body.

The school emphasizes a commitment to academic achievement and community engagement, aiming to prepare its students for success as they transition to middle school. Through its connection to the Robeson County school system, Tanglewood benefits from district-wide resources and initiatives designed to improve literacy, numeracy, and overall student well-being. For families and community members, the school serves as a central hub for educational programming and development in the heart of Lumberton.

For more information, contact Tanglewood Elementary at (910) 671-6035 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

400 West 29th Street
Lumberton, NC 28358-2975
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TANGLEWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Lumberton, NC with about 390 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in North Carolina

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
390
Teachers:
25.74
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
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd 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 390 students

White
36.7%
Black or African American
22.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native
19.0%
Hispanic/Latino
9.0%
Two or more races
8.2%
Asian
4.6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.5%

Female
48.7%
Male
51.3%

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.