Cooleemee Elementary

ces.godavie.org/

478 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Cooleemee Elementary School is a public school located in the small, historic mill town of Cooleemee, North Carolina, and serves as part of the Davie County School district. The school is known for being an integral part of the local community, fostering a close-knit environment where staff and families work collaboratively to support student growth. As a foundational institution in the area, it focuses on providing a comprehensive primary education that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students.

The school places a strong value on creating an inclusive and encouraging atmosphere, utilizing resources from the broader Davie County school system to enhance its curriculum and extracurricular offerings. By prioritizing strong teacher-student relationships and community engagement, Cooleemee Elementary strives to prepare its young learners for success as they transition into middle school and beyond. For families looking for the most current information regarding school calendars, faculty contacts, or district updates, the school’s official website provides a central hub for all relevant school-home communications.

478

Total Students

36.2

Full-Time Teachers

13.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

80.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cooleemee Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	288
Hispanic	113
Black	50
Asian	1
Two or More	23
American Indian	3

White
288 (60.3 %)
Hispanic
113 (23.6 %)
Black
50 (10.5 %)
Two or More
23 (4.8 %)
American Indian
3 (0.6 %)
Asian
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Davie County Schools
Phone:	(336)284-2581
Website:	http://ces.godavie.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	478
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	361
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* 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 16

Kindergarten 59

Grade 1 79

Grade 2 79

Grade 3 85

Grade 4 84

Grade 5 76