Southeast Elementary

schools.lenoir.k12.nc.us/southeast/

190 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Southeast Elementary School, located on McDaniels Street in Kinston, North Carolina, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Lenoir County Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students, emphasizing core academic development while encouraging social and emotional growth. By focusing on fundamental skills and community engagement, Southeast Elementary strives to prepare its students for future academic success as they transition through their primary education years.

As part of the broader Lenoir County school system, the institution integrates standard curriculum requirements with a commitment to the local Kinston community. The school’s administration and staff aim to provide a safe and inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best. For families and community members, the school serves as a central hub for educational resources, and its official website offers ongoing updates regarding school policies, academic calendars, and district-wide initiatives designed to support student achievement.

190

Total Students

22.9

Full-Time Teachers

8.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

166.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Southeast Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	3
Hispanic	11
Black	170
Two or More	4
American Indian	2

Black
170 (89.5 %)
Hispanic
11 (5.8 %)
Two or More
4 (2.1 %)
White
3 (1.6 %)
American Indian
2 (1.1 %)

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:	Lenoir County Public Schools
Phone:	(252)527-4210
Website:	http://schools.lenoir.k12.nc.us/southeast/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	190
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	316
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

Kindergarten 41

Grade 1 30

Grade 2 22

Grade 3 28

Grade 4 33

Grade 5 36