Gallberry Farm Elementary

www.gfes.ccs.k12.nc.us

908 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Gallberry Farm Elementary School, located in Hope Mills, North Carolina, is a public school serving students in the Cumberland County School district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By focusing on a well-rounded curriculum, the school aims to prepare its young students for future educational success while promoting a sense of community and school spirit.

The school’s website reflects its dedication to transparency and communication with families, providing essential resources such as calendars, staff directories, and information regarding extracurricular activities and academic standards. As an integral part of the local Hope Mills community, Gallberry Farm Elementary strives to maintain strong partnerships between parents, teachers, and students to ensure that every child has the tools and encouragement needed to excel in a collaborative and inclusive setting.

908

Total Students

60.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

96.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gallberry Farm Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	390
Hispanic	131
Black	247
Asian	12
Two or More	103
American Indian	19
Pacific Islander	6

White
390 (43.0 %)
Black
247 (27.2 %)
Hispanic
131 (14.4 %)
Two or More
103 (11.3 %)
American Indian
19 (2.1 %)
Asian
12 (1.3 %)
Pacific Islander
6 (0.7 %)

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:	Cumberland County Schools
Phone:	(910)424-1490
Website:	http://www.gfes.ccs.k12.nc.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	908
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	60.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	880
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 34

Kindergarten 128

Grade 1 152

Grade 2 129

Grade 3 155

Grade 4 151

Grade 5 159

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Gallberry Farm Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	34
Kindergarten	128
Grade 1	152
Grade 2	129
Grade 3	155
Grade 4	151
Grade 5	159

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Gallberry Farm Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	438	48.2%
Male	470	51.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)