Buies Creek Elementary

www.harnett.k12.nc.us/Domain/12

232 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Buies Creek Elementary School, located in the historic community of Buies Creek, North Carolina, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Harnett County School District. Nestled in a quiet, rural setting, the school is deeply integrated into a community long characterized by its close proximity to Campbell University. As a primary school, it focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment for young students, emphasizing core academic skills, character development, and a strong sense of community engagement.

The school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive educational experience that prepares students for the challenges of middle school and beyond. Through its partnership with the district, Buies Creek Elementary utilizes established curriculum standards while encouraging parental involvement and a collaborative atmosphere among staff and families. By maintaining a focus on both traditional academic achievement and the personal growth of its student body, the school remains a vital pillar for families residing in the Buies Creek area.

232

Total Students

17.3

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

66.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Buies Creek Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	127
Hispanic	40
Black	42
Asian	2
Two or More	18
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
127 (54.7 %)
Black
42 (18.1 %)
Hispanic
40 (17.2 %)
Two or More
18 (7.8 %)
Asian
2 (0.9 %)
American Indian
2 (0.9 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.4 %)

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:	Harnett County Schools
Phone:	(910)893-3505
Website:	http://www.harnett.k12.nc.us/Domain/12
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	232
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	145
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 38

Grade 1 42

Grade 2 35

Grade 3 39

Grade 4 38

Grade 5 40