Topsail Annandale Elementary School

(910)270-1977

sites.google.com/a/pender.k12.nc.us/tes/

631 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Topsail Elementary School, located in Hampstead, North Carolina, serves as a central pillar of the Pender County School District. Situated along the US Highway 17 corridor, the school provides a foundational educational environment for students in the surrounding coastal community. The institution is committed to fostering academic growth and personal development by maintaining a supportive classroom atmosphere that encourages both intellectual curiosity and character building.

Beyond its academic focus, the school actively promotes a strong sense of community and parent-teacher collaboration. By utilizing its digital presence to keep families informed, Topsail Elementary strives to create a cohesive bridge between home and school life. With a dedicated staff and a focus on preparing young learners for the challenges of middle school and beyond, the school remains a vital resource for families residing in the growing Hampstead area.

631

Total Students

42.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

18.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Topsail Annandale Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	558
Hispanic	40
Black	14
Asian	4
Two or More	15

White
558 (88.4 %)
Hispanic
40 (6.3 %)
Two or More
15 (2.4 %)
Black
14 (2.2 %)
Asian
4 (0.6 %)

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:	Pender County Schools
Phone:	(910)270-1977
Website:	http://sites.google.com/a/pender.k12.nc.us/tes/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	631
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	112
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 98

Grade 1 129

Grade 2 136

Grade 3 112

Grade 4 154