North Drive Elementary

www.waynecountyschools.org/

522 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

North Drive Elementary is a public school located in Goldsboro, North Carolina, serving students as part of the Wayne County Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the development of essential life skills. By utilizing a curriculum aligned with state standards, North Drive Elementary aims to prepare its diverse student body for future educational success through a combination of classroom instruction, collaborative projects, and community involvement.

In addition to its core academic programs, the school strives to cultivate a positive school culture where students feel encouraged and challenged. With a focus on literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional learning, the faculty and staff work closely with families and the local community to provide a well-rounded experience. Through the Wayne County Public Schools portal, parents and community members can access resources, stay informed about school events, and engage with the ongoing initiatives designed to promote student achievement at North Drive Elementary.

522

Total Students

34.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

94.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for North Drive Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	26
Hispanic	46
Black	421
Asian	2
Two or More	26
American Indian	1

Black
421 (80.7 %)
Hispanic
46 (8.8 %)
White
26 (5.0 %)
Two or More
26 (5.0 %)
Asian
2 (0.4 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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)731-5950
Website:	http://www.waynecountyschools.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	522
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	495
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 18

Kindergarten 183

Grade 1 163

Grade 2 158