Chinquapin Elementary

Duplin County Schools
3894 NC 50 South
Chinquapin, NC 28521
532 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
School Overview
Chinquapin Elementary School is a public school located in the rural community of Chinquapin, North Carolina, serving as part of the Duplin County School district. The school provides a foundational educational environment for students in the surrounding area, focusing on academic growth, character development, and community engagement. As a key institution within the local district, it emphasizes the importance of early childhood education and preparing students for success in their future academic endeavors.

The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning atmosphere where faculty and staff work closely with families to ensure each student’s needs are met. By leveraging the resources of the Duplin County school system, Chinquapin Elementary strives to offer a curriculum that balances core academic subjects with enrichment opportunities. Its location on NC Highway 50 serves as a central hub for the local community, reflecting the district’s commitment to providing accessible, quality public education to students in rural North Carolina.
532
Total Students
34.5
Full-Time Teachers
15.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
100.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    353 (66.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    84 (15.8 %)
  • Black
    66 (12.4 %)
  • Two or More
    29 (5.5 %)
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: Duplin County Schools
Phone: (910)285-3476
Website: http://www.duplinschools.net/ces
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 532
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 34.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 534
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 20
Kindergarten 69
Grade 1 52
Grade 2 60
Grade 3 50
Grade 4 52
Grade 5 53
Grade 6 64
Grade 7 42
Grade 8 70
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Beulaville Elementary
Duplin County Schools
822 Students
138 Lyman Road
Beulaville, NC 28518 (7.1 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th