Blue Creek Elementary

www.onslow.k12.nc.us/bluecreekes

490 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Blue Creek Elementary, located at 1260 Burgaw Hwy in Jacksonville, North Carolina, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Onslow County School District. Committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment, the school focuses on the holistic development of its students, emphasizing academic achievement, social-emotional growth, and the cultivation of strong foundational skills. The faculty and staff prioritize creating a safe, inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential while preparing for their future educational transitions.

The school’s website reflects its role as an active community hub, providing resources for families to stay connected with classroom activities, district policies, and extracurricular opportunities. By integrating traditional curriculum with modern educational practices, Blue Creek Elementary strives to maintain strong home-school partnerships. Through these collaborative efforts, the school works to nurture well-rounded citizens who are equipped with the critical thinking abilities and character traits necessary for long-term success.

490

Total Students

35.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

68.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Blue Creek Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	231
Hispanic	117
Black	92
Asian	5
Two or More	39
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	1

White
231 (47.1 %)
Hispanic
117 (23.9 %)
Black
92 (18.8 %)
Two or More
39 (8.0 %)
Asian
5 (1.0 %)
American Indian
5 (1.0 %)
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:	Onslow County Schools
Phone:	(910)347-1717
Website:	http://www.onslow.k12.nc.us/bluecreekes
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	490
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	323
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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 94

Grade 1 92

Grade 2 67

Grade 3 82

Grade 4 67

Grade 5 88