Plain View Elementary

www.sampson.k12.nc.us/Domain/12

351 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Plain View Elementary School, located in Dunn, North Carolina, is a public school serving students in the Sampson County Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and nurturing learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the personal growth of its student body. By integrating a standard K–5 curriculum with various educational resources, the school strives to prepare its young learners for success as they transition into middle school and beyond.

The school maintains a strong connection with the local Dunn community, encouraging parental involvement and community engagement to enrich the student experience. Through its official website, Plain View Elementary provides families with essential information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and administrative updates, ensuring clear communication between staff and stakeholders. As part of the Sampson County school system, it focuses on providing a structured, safe, and inclusive atmosphere tailored to the needs of the rural community it serves.

351

Total Students

26.4

Full-Time Teachers

13.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

102.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Plain View Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	230
Hispanic	80
Black	25
Two or More	12
American Indian	4

White
230 (65.5 %)
Hispanic
80 (22.8 %)
Black
25 (7.1 %)
Two or More
12 (3.4 %)
American Indian
4 (1.1 %)

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:	Sampson County Schools
Phone:	(910)891-4354
Website:	http://www.sampson.k12.nc.us/Domain/12
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	351
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	359
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 45

Grade 1 75

Grade 2 67

Grade 3 63

Grade 4 55

Grade 5 46