Gamewell Elementary

2904 Morganton Boulevard
Lenoir, NC 28645

ges.caldwellschools.com/

495 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Gamewell Elementary School, located on Morganton Boulevard in Lenoir, North Carolina, serves as a primary educational institution within the Caldwell County School district. Committed to fostering a supportive learning environment, the school focuses on the academic, social, and emotional development of its elementary-aged students. By emphasizing foundational skills and leveraging the resources provided by the district, Gamewell Elementary aims to prepare its diverse student body for middle school and future academic success.

The school maintains a strong connection to the local Lenoir community, prioritizing parent involvement and collaborative partnerships to enhance the educational experience. Through its official website, the school keeps families informed about curriculum standards, extracurricular opportunities, and upcoming events. By blending core classroom instruction with a commitment to a positive school culture, Gamewell Elementary strives to be a cornerstone of excellence for young learners in the Caldwell County area.

495

Total Students

32.2

Full-Time Teachers

15.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

92.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gamewell Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	352
Hispanic	42
Black	48
Asian	4
Two or More	49

White
352 (71.1 %)
Two or More
49 (9.9 %)
Black
48 (9.7 %)
Hispanic
42 (8.5 %)
Asian
4 (0.8 %)

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:	Caldwell County Schools
Phone:	(828)758-1193
Website:	http://ges.caldwellschools.com/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	495
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	456
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 22

Kindergarten 74

Grade 1 84

Grade 2 74

Grade 3 85

Grade 4 89

Grade 5 67