Tar River Elementary

2642 Philo White Rd
Franklinton, NC 27525

tres.gcs.k12.nc.us

326 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Tar River Elementary School, located at 2642 Philo White Rd in Franklinton, North Carolina, serves as a key educational institution within the Franklin County Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By focusing on a well-rounded curriculum, Tar River Elementary strives to prepare its young learners for success in their future academic endeavors while nurturing their social and emotional well-being.

The school serves as a central hub for the local Franklinton community, prioritizing strong partnerships between educators, families, and stakeholders. Through its dedicated faculty and staff, Tar River Elementary works to provide inclusive classroom experiences that cater to the diverse needs of its student body. Parents and community members interested in learning more about the school’s specific programs, upcoming events, or administrative policies are encouraged to visit their official website at http://tres.gcs.k12.nc.us.

326

Total Students

18.5

Full-Time Teachers

17.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

112.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Tar River Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	200
Hispanic	59
Black	42
Asian	2
Two or More	22
American Indian	1

White
200 (61.3 %)
Hispanic
59 (18.1 %)
Black
42 (12.9 %)
Two or More
22 (6.7 %)
Asian
2 (0.6 %)
American Indian
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:	Granville County Schools
Phone:	(919)528-2767
Website:	http://tres.gcs.k12.nc.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	326
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	367
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

Pre-Kindergarten 15

Kindergarten 51

Grade 1 60

Grade 2 44

Grade 3 44

Grade 4 55

Grade 5 57