Maiden Elementary

www.catawbaschools.net/schools/MaidenElementary/default.aspx

499 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Maiden Elementary School, located in Maiden, North Carolina, is a key institution within the Catawba County School District. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive foundational education that emphasizes academic growth, literacy, and character development. The school’s environment is designed to foster a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to engage actively in their learning processes while building essential social skills in their formative years.

Beyond the standard curriculum, Maiden Elementary is known for its commitment to community involvement and school spirit. By leveraging its place within the Catawba County system, the school works to provide students with access to modern educational resources and extracurricular opportunities that aim to prepare them for middle school success. Through a combination of dedicated faculty and a strong partnership with local families, the school strives to create an inclusive academic setting that prioritizes student achievement and well-being.

499

Total Students

34.4

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

111.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Maiden Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	327
Hispanic	74
Black	37
Asian	30
Two or More	28
American Indian	3

White
327 (65.5 %)
Hispanic
74 (14.8 %)
Black
37 (7.4 %)
Asian
30 (6.0 %)
Two or More
28 (5.6 %)
American Indian
3 (0.6 %)

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:	Catawba County Schools
Phone:	(828)428-8769
Website:	http://www.catawbaschools.net/schools/MaidenElementary/default.aspx
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	499
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	540
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* 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 62

Grade 1 81

Grade 2 65

Grade 3 68

Grade 4 64

Grade 5 85

Grade 6 56

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Maiden Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	18
Kindergarten	62
Grade 1	81
Grade 2	65
Grade 3	68
Grade 4	64
Grade 5	85
Grade 6	56

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Maiden Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	233	46.7%
Male	266	53.3%

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th