Morehead Elem at Camp Glenn

3316 Arendell Street
Morehead City, NC 28557

mces.carteretcountyschools.org/

285 Students

Elementary School 4th - 5th

School Overview

Morehead Elementary at Camp Glenn is a public elementary school located in Morehead City, North Carolina, serving students within the Carteret County Public Schools system. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging academic environment that emphasizes foundational learning, character development, and student success. As a community-focused institution, it strives to provide a well-rounded education that prepares young students for their future academic endeavors while maintaining a strong connection to the local Morehead City area.

The school is known for its dedication to both rigorous academics and the social-emotional growth of its students. By utilizing the resources of the Carteret County school district, Morehead Elementary offers a variety of programs designed to meet diverse learning needs and encourage active student participation. With its location on Arendell Street, the school serves as a central hub for local families, prioritizing a collaborative relationship between educators, parents, and the community to ensure a safe and productive learning experience for all children.

285

Total Students

20.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

86.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Morehead Elem at Camp Glenn
Demographic	Student Count
White	203
Hispanic	43
Black	14
Asian	8
Two or More	16
Pacific Islander	1

White
203 (71.2 %)
Hispanic
43 (15.1 %)
Two or More
16 (5.6 %)
Black
14 (4.9 %)
Asian
8 (2.8 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.4 %)

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:	Carteret County Public Schools
Phone:	(252)726-1131
Website:	http://mces.carteretcountyschools.org/
Grade Range:	4th - 5th
Total Students:	285
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	247
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

Grade 4 120

Grade 5 165