East Elementary

600 Cleveland Avenue
Kings Mountain, NC 28086

www.clevelandcountyschools.org

214 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

East Elementary School, located at 600 Cleveland Avenue in Kings Mountain, North Carolina, is a part of the Cleveland County Schools district. Serving the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational education for elementary-aged students, emphasizing academic growth, character development, and a supportive learning environment. As a public institution, it operates under the district's broader mission to prepare students for future success through a comprehensive curriculum that aligns with state educational standards.

The school functions as a central hub for the families of Kings Mountain, fostering a sense of community engagement and educational stability. By leveraging the resources of the Cleveland County Schools system, East Elementary offers various programs and extracurricular opportunities designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body. Those seeking specific information regarding current school events, academic calendars, faculty contact details, or district policies can access the official Cleveland County Schools website at http://www.clevelandcountyschools.org.

214

Total Students

18.7

Full-Time Teachers

11.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

90.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for East Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	102
Hispanic	16
Black	76
Asian	1
Two or More	19

White
102 (47.7 %)
Black
76 (35.5 %)
Two or More
19 (8.9 %)
Hispanic
16 (7.5 %)
Asian
1 (0.5 %)

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:	Cleveland County Schools
Phone:	(704)476-8356
Website:	http://www.clevelandcountyschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	214
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	194
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 15

Kindergarten 42

Grade 1 41

Grade 2 39

Grade 3 40

Grade 4 37