Arthur W Edwards Elementary

www.cravenk12.org/awe

533 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Arthur W. Edwards Elementary School, located in Havelock, North Carolina, serves as a key educational institution within the Craven County School District. Situated at 200 Education Lane, the school is deeply integrated into the local community, which is heavily influenced by its proximity to the Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point. The school is committed to fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment where students are encouraged to achieve academic excellence while developing the social and emotional skills necessary for future success.

The curriculum at Arthur W. Edwards Elementary focuses on building a strong foundation in core subjects such as reading, mathematics, and science, while also incorporating technology and enrichment opportunities to prepare students for a rapidly changing world. By promoting collaboration between teachers, parents, and the surrounding Havelock community, the school aims to support the diverse needs of its student body. Their mission centers on creating a safe, nurturing space that empowers children to become lifelong learners and responsible citizens.

533

Total Students

33.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

44.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Arthur W Edwards Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	319
Hispanic	100
Black	56
Asian	5
Two or More	52
Pacific Islander	1

White
319 (59.8 %)
Hispanic
100 (18.8 %)
Black
56 (10.5 %)
Two or More
52 (9.8 %)
Asian
5 (0.9 %)
Pacific Islander
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:	Craven County Schools
Phone:	(252)444-5140
Website:	http://www.cravenk12.org/awe
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	533
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	171
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	66

* 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 85

Grade 1 99

Grade 2 83

Grade 3 86

Grade 4 100

Grade 5 80