Banks Elementary

schools.lenoir.k12.nc.us/banks/

462 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Banks Elementary School, located at 2148 Falling Creek Road in Kinston, North Carolina, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Lenoir County Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and the overall well-being of its students. By focusing on fundamental skills and social-emotional development, Banks Elementary aims to prepare its young learners for success as they transition through their primary education years.

The school maintains a strong connection to the local Kinston community, working closely with families and stakeholders to provide a comprehensive educational experience. Through its official website, the school keeps the community informed about its curriculum, extracurricular activities, and district-wide initiatives. As a central part of the Falling Creek area, Banks Elementary strives to cultivate a positive school culture that encourages students to achieve their full potential in a safe and inclusive setting.

462

Total Students

33.7

Full-Time Teachers

13.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

93.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Banks Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	199
Hispanic	68
Black	168
Asian	4
Two or More	22
Pacific Islander	1

White
199 (43.1 %)
Black
168 (36.4 %)
Hispanic
68 (14.7 %)
Two or More
22 (4.8 %)
Asian
4 (0.9 %)
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:	Lenoir County Public Schools
Phone:	(252)527-9470
Website:	http://schools.lenoir.k12.nc.us/banks/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	462
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	433
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 18

Kindergarten 72

Grade 1 63

Grade 2 73

Grade 3 81

Grade 4 79

Grade 5 76