Castle Hayne Elementary

3925 Roger Haynes Drive
Castle Hayne, NC 28429

castlehayne.nhcs.net/

459 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Castle Hayne Elementary, located in the quiet community of Castle Hayne, North Carolina, serves as a vital educational hub within the New Hanover County School district. The school is known for its commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best. With a focus on foundational academics and character development, the school strives to prepare its young learners for future success by integrating technology and hands-on activities into the daily classroom experience.

Beyond its core curriculum, Castle Hayne Elementary places a strong emphasis on community involvement and school spirit. The faculty and staff are dedicated to maintaining strong partnerships with parents and local stakeholders to ensure that each child feels valued and engaged. By prioritizing both social-emotional growth and rigorous academic standards, the school creates a welcoming atmosphere that reflects the small-town charm of the surrounding area while providing the essential tools necessary for students to thrive in an evolving world.

459

Total Students

32.4

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

115.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Castle Hayne Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	228
Hispanic	98
Black	96
Asian	5
Two or More	30
American Indian	2

White
228 (49.7 %)
Hispanic
98 (21.4 %)
Black
96 (20.9 %)
Two or More
30 (6.5 %)
Asian
5 (1.1 %)
American Indian
2 (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:	New Hanover County Schools
Phone:	(910)602-4970
Website:	http://castlehayne.nhcs.net/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	459
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	521
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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 36

Kindergarten 67

Grade 1 71

Grade 2 72

Grade 3 71

Grade 4 76

Grade 5 66