GARDNERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Gardners Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Wilson County Schools school district, located in Elm City, NC with about 254 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th 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 16 teachers, Gardners 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.

Gardners Elementary School, located in Elm City, North Carolina, is a public institution serving the educational needs of students within the Wilson County Schools district. Situated on NC 42 Highway East, the school acts as a foundational learning environment for the local community, focusing on core academic standards and the social-emotional development of its primary-level students. As part of the larger Wilson County school system, Gardners Elementary operates with the goal of preparing its students for success in middle school and beyond by fostering a supportive and structured classroom atmosphere.

The school is deeply integrated into the Wilson County educational network, sharing the resources and administrative oversight of the district. Its presence in the rural community of Elm City underscores the district's commitment to providing accessible, quality public education to students regardless of their specific geographic location within the county. Families and community members often utilize the school’s official district website to stay informed about academic calendars, extracurricular opportunities, and district-wide policies that shape the day-to-day experience of the student body.

For more information, contact Gardners Elementary at (252) 399-7920 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.