Buckland Elementary

coserver.gates.k12.nc.us/Domain/26

239 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Buckland Elementary School, located in Gates, North Carolina, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Gates County Schools district. Situated at 448 NC 37 North, the school is dedicated to providing a supportive and structured learning environment for elementary-aged children in the rural community. By focusing on core academic subjects and fostering student development, the school aims to prepare its pupils for future academic success while maintaining close ties to the local Gates community.

As part of the broader North Carolina public school system, Buckland Elementary emphasizes the importance of foundational literacy, mathematics, and social development. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state standards while addressing the unique needs of its student population. Through collaboration between faculty, staff, and families, the school strives to cultivate a positive school culture where students are encouraged to grow both intellectually and socially during their formative years.

239

Total Students

19.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

46.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Buckland Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	145
Hispanic	9
Black	66
Two or More	18
American Indian	1

White
145 (60.7 %)
Black
66 (27.6 %)
Two or More
18 (7.5 %)
Hispanic
9 (3.8 %)
American Indian
1 (0.4 %)

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:	Gates County Schools
Phone:	(252)357-1611
Website:	http://coserver.gates.k12.nc.us/Domain/26
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	239
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	95
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* 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 34

Grade 1 38

Grade 2 36

Grade 3 47

Grade 4 44

Grade 5 40