Laurel Mill Elementary

730 Laurel Mill Road
Louisburg, NC 27549

www.fcschools.net/laurelmillelementaryschool

314 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Laurel Mill Elementary School, located in Louisburg, North Carolina, serves as a community-focused educational institution within the Franklin County Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By providing a foundational curriculum, the school strives to prepare its young learners for success in their future academic endeavors while promoting a culture of inclusivity and collaboration among staff, students, and families.

The school’s physical location on Laurel Mill Road places it at the heart of the local rural community, allowing it to maintain close ties with the surrounding area. Through its programming and extracurricular efforts, Laurel Mill Elementary aims to equip students with the essential skills—both social and academic—needed to navigate their educational journey. For parents and community members, the school serves as a central hub for childhood development, prioritizing a well-rounded educational experience that encourages students to reach their full potential.

314

Total Students

21.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

88.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Laurel Mill Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	120
Hispanic	50
Black	122
Two or More	21
American Indian	1

Black
122 (38.9 %)
White
120 (38.2 %)
Hispanic
50 (15.9 %)
Two or More
21 (6.7 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

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:	Franklin County Schools
Phone:	(919)853-3577
Website:	http://www.fcschools.net/laurelmillelementaryschool
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	314
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	278
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 18

Kindergarten 47

Grade 1 54

Grade 2 51

Grade 3 39

Grade 4 55

Grade 5 50