MARGARET HEARNE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Margaret Hearne Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Wilson County Schools school district, located in Wilson, NC with about 424 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 28 teachers, Margaret Hearne 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.

Margaret Hearne Elementary School, located at 300 W. Gold St. in Wilson, North Carolina, is a dedicated public educational institution within the Wilson County Schools district. Serving a diverse student population in the heart of Wilson, the school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core academic growth, social-emotional development, and the preparation of students for success in their future educational endeavors.

As part of the wider Wilson County school system, Margaret Hearne Elementary prioritizes community engagement and collaboration between educators, parents, and local stakeholders. The school is committed to providing a structured curriculum designed to meet state standards while addressing the individual needs of its learners. For families seeking more specific information regarding school calendars, academic programs, or extracurricular opportunities, the official district website at [http://www.wilson.k12.nc.us](http://www.wilson.k12.nc.us) serves as the primary resource for updates and administrative information.

For more information, contact Margaret Hearne Elementary at (252) 399-7925 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

300 W Gold St
Wilson, NC 27893-3216
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MARGARET HEARNE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Wilson, NC with about 424 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in North Carolina

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
424
Teachers:
28.39
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
4th Grade
5th 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 424 students

Black or African American
66.5%
Hispanic/Latino
27.6%
Two or more races
2.6%
White
2.6%
Asian
0.7%

Female
44.6%
Male
55.4%

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.