Contentnea-Savannah School

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859 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Contentnea-Savannah School, located in Kinston, North Carolina, serves as a comprehensive K-8 educational institution within the Lenoir County Public Schools system. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that caters to the developmental needs of both elementary and middle school students. By integrating a broad curriculum with a focus on student growth, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for academic success while emphasizing the importance of community involvement and character development.

The school maintains an active digital presence through its WordPress-based platform, which serves as a central hub for communication between faculty, students, and parents. This online resource provides updates on school events, academic policies, and campus life, reflecting the school’s dedication to transparency and family engagement. By bridging the gap between the classroom and the home, Contentnea-Savannah strives to build a collaborative partnership with the local community to ensure every student has the tools and resources necessary to thrive throughout their foundational years.

859

Total Students

57.2

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

91.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Contentnea-Savannah School
Demographic	Student Count
White	258
Hispanic	134
Black	428
Asian	7
Two or More	29
American Indian	3

Black
428 (49.8 %)
White
258 (30.0 %)
Hispanic
134 (15.6 %)
Two or More
29 (3.4 %)
Asian
7 (0.8 %)
American Indian
3 (0.3 %)

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)527-8591
Website:	http://CSSK8.wordpress.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	859
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	57.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	786
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 75

Grade 1 96

Grade 2 70

Grade 3 88

Grade 4 100

Grade 5 91

Grade 6 99

Grade 7 112

Grade 8 110