Shuford Elementary

(828)464-1973

421 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Shuford Elementary School, located in Conover, North Carolina, is a core member of the Newton-Conover City School District. Serving a diverse student population, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and rigorous learning environment that focuses on both academic achievement and the holistic development of each child. The school prides itself on maintaining strong partnerships with parents and the surrounding community to ensure that students are well-prepared for the future.

The school’s academic philosophy centers on individualized instruction and the integration of technology to enhance the learning experience. Beyond core curriculum requirements, Shuford Elementary emphasizes character education and emotional development, aiming to cultivate responsible and compassionate citizens. With a focus on continuous improvement, the staff works collaboratively to provide inclusive educational opportunities that meet the needs of all learners, ensuring a solid foundation for their transition into middle school and beyond.

421

Total Students

27.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

91.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Shuford Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	183
Hispanic	107
Black	32
Asian	48
Two or More	51

White
183 (43.5 %)
Hispanic
107 (25.4 %)
Two or More
51 (12.1 %)
Asian
48 (11.4 %)
Black
32 (7.6 %)

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:	Newton Conover City Schools
Phone:	(828)464-1973
Website:	http://ses.newton-conover.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	421
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	387
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

Kindergarten 60

Grade 1 78

Grade 2 59

Grade 3 67

Grade 4 70

Grade 5 87