Graham A Barden Elementary

www.cravenk12.org/gab

241 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Graham A. Barden Elementary, located at 200 Cedar Drive in Havelock, North Carolina, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Craven County Schools district. The school is deeply integrated into the Havelock community, reflecting the values and needs of local families. It provides a structured learning environment dedicated to fostering academic growth, social-emotional development, and the core educational standards required for elementary-aged children in the state.

The school emphasizes a comprehensive approach to student success, utilizing a variety of resources and programs to engage students from kindergarten through the upper elementary grades. By maintaining a focus on collaborative learning and community involvement, Graham A. Barden Elementary strives to prepare its students for future academic transitions. The school’s digital presence through its Weebly site highlights a commitment to keeping parents and guardians informed about school policies, curriculum updates, and the various activities that contribute to a well-rounded elementary experience.

241

Total Students

19.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

90.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Graham A Barden Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	117
Hispanic	44
Black	42
Asian	6
Two or More	30
American Indian	2

White
117 (48.5 %)
Hispanic
44 (18.3 %)
Black
42 (17.4 %)
Two or More
30 (12.4 %)
Asian
6 (2.5 %)
American Indian
2 (0.8 %)

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:	Craven County Schools
Phone:	(252)444-5100
Website:	http://www.cravenk12.org/gab
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	241
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	218
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 24

Kindergarten 34

Grade 1 37

Grade 2 30

Grade 3 30

Grade 4 43

Grade 5 43