LUCAMA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Lucama Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Wilson County Schools school district, located in Lucama, NC with about 452 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 24 teachers, Lucama 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.
Lucama Elementary School, located in Lucama, North Carolina, is a part of the Wilson County Schools district. Serving students in a small-town, rural setting, the school focuses on providing a foundational education that emphasizes core academic skills while fostering a supportive community environment. As a neighborhood school, it plays a vital role in the local community, striving to prepare students for middle school success through a curriculum aligned with state standards.
The school is dedicated to creating a safe and engaging learning environment where students are encouraged to grow both academically and socially. By utilizing the resources and oversight of the Wilson County School system, Lucama Elementary works to integrate modern educational practices with the personalized attention often found in smaller school settings. Families interested in specific programs, current school calendars, or administrative updates can find more detailed information on their official district website at [www.wilson.k12.nc.us](http://www.wilson.k12.nc.us).
For more information, contact Lucama Elementary at (252) 239-1257 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Lucama, NC 27851-0070
(252) 239-1257
http://www.wilson.k12.nc.us
LUCAMA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Lucama, NC with about 452 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in North Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Wilson County Schools
- Total Students:
- 452
- Teachers:
- 24.2
- 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 452 students
- White
- 45.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 30.5%
- Black or African American
- 19.0%
- Two or more races
- 4.9%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 49.1%
- Male
- 50.9%
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.