School Overview
Gardners Elementary School, located in Elm City, North Carolina, is a public institution serving the educational needs of students within the Wilson County Schools district. Situated on NC 42 Highway East, the school acts as a foundational learning environment for the local community, focusing on core academic standards and the social-emotional development of its primary-level students. As part of the larger Wilson County school system, Gardners Elementary operates with the goal of preparing its students for success in middle school and beyond by fostering a supportive and structured classroom atmosphere.

The school is deeply integrated into the Wilson County educational network, sharing the resources and administrative oversight of the district. Its presence in the rural community of Elm City underscores the district's commitment to providing accessible, quality public education to students regardless of their specific geographic location within the county. Families and community members often utilize the school’s official district website to stay informed about academic calendars, extracurricular opportunities, and district-wide policies that shape the day-to-day experience of the student body.
219
Total Students
16.1
Full-Time Teachers
13.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
125.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gardners Elementary
Demographic Student Count
White88
Hispanic68
Black50
Two or More13
  • White
    88 (40.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    68 (31.1 %)
  • Black
    50 (22.8 %)
  • Two or More
    13 (5.9 %)
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: Wilson County Schools
Phone: (252)399-7920
Website: http://gardners.wilsonschoolsnc.net/
Grade Range: K - 5th
Total Students: 219
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 16.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 275
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 44
Grade 1 37
Grade 2 40
Grade 3 35
Grade 4 33
Grade 5 30

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Gardners Elementary
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten44
Grade 137
Grade 240
Grade 335
Grade 433
Grade 530
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Gardners Elementary
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female11653%
Male10347%