Etowah Elementary

www.hendersoncountypublicschoolsnc.org/eto/

318 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Etowah Elementary School is a public institution located in the scenic community of Etowah, North Carolina, serving students within the Henderson County Public Schools system. The school prides itself on maintaining a supportive, community-focused environment where academic growth and character development are prioritized. By fostering strong partnerships between teachers, students, and families, the school aims to create an engaging learning atmosphere that prepares young students for their future educational endeavors.

The school offers a comprehensive elementary curriculum designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body while adhering to state academic standards. Beyond the classroom, Etowah Elementary emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience, often encouraging participation in school-wide activities and community involvement. For parents and community members, the school maintains an active web presence through the Henderson County Public Schools portal, which serves as a central hub for academic calendars, faculty resources, and ongoing school announcements.

318

Total Students

21.8

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

50.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Etowah Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	242
Hispanic	56
Black	4
Asian	1
Two or More	15

White
242 (76.1 %)
Hispanic
56 (17.6 %)
Two or More
15 (4.7 %)
Black
4 (1.3 %)
Asian
1 (0.3 %)

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:	Henderson County Schools
Phone:	(828)891-6560
Website:	http://www.hendersoncountypublicschoolsnc.org/eto/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	318
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	138
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* 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 2

Kindergarten 53

Grade 1 50

Grade 2 50

Grade 3 49

Grade 4 53

Grade 5 61