Knotts Island Elementary

Currituck County Schools
413 Woodleigh Road
Knotts Island, NC 27950
108 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
School Overview
Knotts Island Elementary School, located at 413 Woodleigh Road in Knotts Island, North Carolina, serves as a vital educational hub for the local rural community. As part of the Currituck County School District, the school provides foundational primary education in a unique, isolated geographic setting. Its location on a peninsula accessible via a single road from the mainland defines much of the school’s character, fostering a close-knit, community-oriented atmosphere where students, staff, and families often share strong, long-term connections.

The school is committed to the academic and social development of its students within a small-school environment that emphasizes personalized attention. By leveraging its affiliation with the broader Currituck County school system, Knotts Island Elementary integrates standard state curricula with the specific needs of its regional population. For those seeking additional information regarding the school’s academic programs, faculty, or district policies, resources are available through the official Currituck County Schools website at http://www.currituck.k12.nc.us.
108
Total Students
9.0
Full-Time Teachers
12.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
37.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    87 (80.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    9 (8.3 %)
  • Two or More
    9 (8.3 %)
  • Asian
    2 (1.9 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.9 %)
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: Currituck County Schools
Phone: (252)722-0770
Website: http://www.currituck.k12.nc.us
Grade Range: K - 5th
Total Students: 108
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 9.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 33
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 7

* 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 22
Grade 1 19
Grade 2 15
Grade 3 18
Grade 4 15
Grade 5 19
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Central Elementary
Currituck County Schools
278 Students
504 Shortcut Road
Barco, NC 27917 (9.9 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th