Candor Elementary

montgomery.k12.nc.us

374 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Candor Elementary School is a public school located in the small town of Candor, North Carolina, serving as a key educational institution within the Montgomery County School District. Committed to the academic and personal growth of its students, the school provides a foundational learning environment that emphasizes core subjects, literacy, and numeracy. As part of a rural district, Candor Elementary plays a vital role in its local community, focusing on fostering a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential through classroom instruction and various school initiatives.

The school operates under the guidance of the Montgomery County Schools mission to provide high-quality educational opportunities that prepare students for success in an ever-evolving world. By maintaining a focus on student achievement and community engagement, Candor Elementary strives to create a safe and inclusive space for its diverse student body. Families looking for detailed information regarding school calendars, district policies, or academic resources can access these through the official Montgomery County Schools website.

374

Total Students

21.6

Full-Time Teachers

17.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

97.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Candor Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	46
Hispanic	229
Black	71
Asian	2
Two or More	23
American Indian	3

Hispanic
229 (61.2 %)
Black
71 (19.0 %)
White
46 (12.3 %)
Two or More
23 (6.1 %)
American Indian
3 (0.8 %)
Asian
2 (0.5 %)

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:	Montgomery County Schools
Phone:	(910)974-4582
Website:	http://montgomery.k12.nc.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	374
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	365
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 44

Kindergarten 40

Grade 1 51

Grade 2 58

Grade 3 71

Grade 4 55

Grade 5 55