Kitty Hawk Elementary School

khe.daretolearn.org

453 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Kitty Hawk Elementary School is a public primary school located in the coastal community of Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. Part of the Dare County Schools district, the institution serves students in the local area by fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and character development. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state standards while taking advantage of its unique location on the Outer Banks to provide engaging, community-focused educational experiences.

The school is dedicated to preparing students for future success through a balance of traditional instruction, modern technology integration, and collaborative teaching methods. As a hub for the Kitty Hawk community, the school encourages strong partnerships between parents, educators, and local organizations to support the holistic growth of its student body. For those seeking detailed information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and specific program offerings, the school maintains an official presence through the Dare County Schools digital portal.

453

Total Students

37.4

Full-Time Teachers

12.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

24.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kitty Hawk Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	401
Hispanic	27
Black	4
Asian	2
Two or More	19

White
401 (88.5 %)
Hispanic
27 (6.0 %)
Two or More
19 (4.2 %)
Black
4 (0.9 %)
Asian
2 (0.4 %)

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:	Dare County Schools
Phone:	(252)261-2313
Website:	http://khe.daretolearn.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	453
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	109
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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 62

Grade 1 74

Grade 2 78

Grade 3 88

Grade 4 68

Grade 5 83