Southwood Elementary

schools.lenoir.k12.nc.us/southwood/

241 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Southwood Elementary School is a public school located in Kinston, North Carolina, serving as part of the Lenoir County Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment that focuses on the academic growth and personal development of its students. By emphasizing core curriculum standards and community involvement, Southwood strives to prepare its young learners for success as they transition through their primary education years.

The school’s official website serves as a central hub for parents and the community to stay informed about academic calendars, extracurricular activities, and district-wide initiatives. As a vital part of the local Kinston area, Southwood Elementary prioritizes a collaborative culture between educators, staff, and families to ensure that students receive the resources and guidance necessary to reach their full potential.

241

Total Students

20.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

89.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Southwood Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	159
Hispanic	27
Black	38
Two or More	17

White
159 (66.0 %)
Black
38 (15.8 %)
Hispanic
27 (11.2 %)
Two or More
17 (7.1 %)

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)527-9081
Website:	http://schools.lenoir.k12.nc.us/southwood/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	241
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	215
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 35

Grade 1 37

Grade 2 41

Grade 3 38

Grade 4 42

Grade 5 48