Kings Creek Elementary

3680 Wilkesboro Boulevard
Lenoir, NC 28645

kces.caldwellschools.com/

156 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Kings Creek Elementary School, located in Lenoir, North Carolina, serves as a community-centered educational institution within the Caldwell County Schools district. Dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment, the school focuses on building a strong academic foundation for students in their formative years. The school emphasizes character development alongside core curriculum subjects, aiming to prepare children to be responsible, engaged members of the local community.

The school’s website highlights a commitment to collaboration between faculty, parents, and students to ensure a well-rounded educational experience. By utilizing resources provided by the Caldwell County school system, Kings Creek Elementary strives to integrate modern teaching practices with a traditional approach to elementary education. The school serves as a vital hub for families in the Lenoir area, maintaining a focus on individual student growth and the promotion of a safe, inclusive atmosphere for all learners.

156

Total Students

13.8

Full-Time Teachers

11.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

96.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kings Creek Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	141
Hispanic	5
Black	3
Two or More	7

White
141 (90.4 %)
Two or More
7 (4.5 %)
Hispanic
5 (3.2 %)
Black
3 (1.9 %)

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:	Caldwell County Schools
Phone:	(828)754-6039
Website:	http://kces.caldwellschools.com/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	156
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	150
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 4

Kindergarten 20

Grade 1 17

Grade 2 16

Grade 3 18

Grade 4 18

Grade 5 16

Grade 6 14

Grade 7 16

Grade 8 17