Carver Heights Elementary

www.waynecountyschools.org/

423 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

Carver Heights Elementary School, located at 411 Bunche Drive in Goldsboro, North Carolina, serves as a primary educational institution within the Wayne County Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that promotes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. By emphasizing foundational skills and character education, Carver Heights aims to prepare its young learners for success in their future academic endeavors.

As part of the broader Wayne County school system, the school benefits from district-wide initiatives focused on equity, literacy, and community engagement. The school community works closely with parents and local stakeholders to create a cohesive atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential. For families seeking more detailed information regarding current academic programs, school calendars, or administrative contact details, the official district website at [www.waynecountyschools.org](http://www.waynecountyschools.org/) serves as the primary resource.

423

Total Students

29.3

Full-Time Teachers

14.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

95.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Carver Heights Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	11
Hispanic	28
Black	367
Two or More	15
Pacific Islander	2

Black
367 (86.8 %)
Hispanic
28 (6.6 %)
Two or More
15 (3.5 %)
White
11 (2.6 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.5 %)

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:	Wayne County Public Schools
Phone:	(919)731-7222
Website:	http://www.waynecountyschools.org/
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	423
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	404
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

Grade 3 142

Grade 4 159

Grade 5 122