Central Elementary

Northampton County Schools
9742 NC Hwy 305
Jackson, NC 27845
275 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 3rd
School Overview
Central Elementary School, located in Jackson, North Carolina, serves as a primary educational institution within the Northampton County Schools district. Situated on NC Highway 305, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for students in the local community, focusing on foundational academic development and the social-emotional growth of its young learners. As a core component of the district, the school works to align its curriculum with state standards while striving to prepare students for successful transitions into middle school.

The school utilizes its digital platform to maintain communication with families and provide transparency regarding its academic programs and school-wide initiatives. By emphasizing a collaborative approach between educators, parents, and the community, Central Elementary aims to bridge the gap between classroom instruction and student engagement. The institution remains committed to the Northampton County Schools mission of providing equitable opportunities and cultivating a sense of pride and excellence among its student body.
275
Total Students
24.0
Full-Time Teachers
11.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
101.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    190 (69.1 %)
  • White
    42 (15.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    25 (9.1 %)
  • Two or More
    17 (6.2 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.4 %)
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: Northampton County Schools
Phone: (252)534-3381
Website: http://www.northampton.k12.nc.us/Domain/8
Grade Range: Pre-K - 3rd
Total Students: 275
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 24.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 280
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 40
Kindergarten 74
Grade 1 59
Grade 2 52
Grade 3 50
Gender Ratio
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