School Overview
Ayden Elementary School, located at 187 Third Street in Ayden, North Carolina, is a public elementary school serving students within the Pitt County Schools district. As a foundational academic institution for the local community, the school focuses on providing a supportive learning environment that promotes literacy, numeracy, and social development for children in the early stages of their education. The school's mission is generally aligned with the district's broader goal of preparing students for lifelong success by fostering both academic excellence and character growth.

The school benefits from being part of the larger Pitt County Schools system, which provides students with access to district-wide resources, technology integration, and standardized curriculum support. Because the school is centrally located in the town of Ayden, it serves as a vital community hub for local families. Those seeking specific information regarding current academic programs, faculty contact details, school calendars, or enrollment procedures are encouraged to visit the official district website at [www.pitt.k12.nc.us](http://www.pitt.k12.nc.us), where they can navigate to the Ayden Elementary page for the most up-to-date information.
638
Total Students
45.0
Full-Time Teachers
14.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
101.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ayden Elementary
Demographic Student Count
White243
Hispanic72
Black267
Asian2
Two or More47
American Indian2
Pacific Islander5
  • Black
    267 (41.8 %)
  • White
    243 (38.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    72 (11.3 %)
  • Two or More
    47 (7.4 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    5 (0.8 %)
  • Asian
    2 (0.3 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.3 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Pitt County Schools
Phone: (252)746-2121
Website: http://www.pitt.k12.nc.us
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 638
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 45.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 646
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 31
Kindergarten 93
Grade 1 114
Grade 2 106
Grade 3 93
Grade 4 100
Grade 5 101

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Ayden Elementary
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten31
Kindergarten93
Grade 1114
Grade 2106
Grade 393
Grade 4100
Grade 5101
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Ayden Elementary
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female31349.1%
Male32550.9%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)