Iron Station Elementary

www.lincoln.k12.nc.us/Iron_Station/index.html

376 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Iron Station Elementary School, located in Iron Station, North Carolina, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Lincoln County School district. Committed to the district’s mission of fostering student success, the school provides a structured learning environment tailored to elementary-aged children. Its curriculum is designed to meet state educational standards, focusing on core academic subjects while encouraging social-emotional growth and the development of essential life skills.

Beyond the classroom, the school emphasizes community engagement and a supportive atmosphere, striving to create a safe space where students can explore their potential. As part of the broader Lincoln County school system, Iron Station Elementary benefits from integrated resources and district-wide initiatives aimed at enhancing instruction, literacy, and student achievement. By maintaining a balance between rigorous academic preparation and a nurturing school culture, the institution plays a vital role in the foundational education of the youth in the Iron Station area.

376

Total Students

29.9

Full-Time Teachers

12.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

96.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Iron Station Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	294
Hispanic	38
Black	15
Asian	1
Two or More	28

White
294 (78.2 %)
Hispanic
38 (10.1 %)
Two or More
28 (7.4 %)
Black
15 (4.0 %)
Asian
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Lincoln County Schools
Phone:	(704)736-4292
Website:	http://www.lincoln.k12.nc.us/Iron_Station/index.html
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	376
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	362
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 16

Kindergarten 57

Grade 1 61

Grade 2 53

Grade 3 62

Grade 4 54

Grade 5 73