Peachtree Elementary

30 Upper Peachtree Road
Murphy, NC 28906

www.cherokee.k12.nc.us/pch/

144 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Peachtree Elementary School is a public school located in Murphy, North Carolina, serving the Cherokee County School District. Situated in the scenic mountains of western North Carolina, the school provides educational services to students in the surrounding rural community. As part of a smaller school system, Peachtree Elementary focuses on fostering a close-knit learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills, social development, and community involvement.

The school is dedicated to preparing students for future success by utilizing a curriculum aligned with state standards while maintaining a supportive atmosphere for its student body. Like other schools within the Cherokee County district, Peachtree Elementary values the partnership between educators, families, and the local community to enhance the overall educational experience. For families interested in specific programs, current enrollment procedures, or school-wide events, the school maintains an official presence through the Cherokee County Schools website.

144

Total Students

12.2

Full-Time Teachers

11.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

112.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Peachtree Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	124
Hispanic	12
Two or More	4
American Indian	4

White
124 (86.1 %)
Hispanic
12 (8.3 %)
Two or More
4 (2.8 %)
American Indian
4 (2.8 %)

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:	Cherokee County Schools
Phone:	(828)837-2479
Website:	http://www.cherokee.k12.nc.us/pch/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	144
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	12.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	162
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

Kindergarten 31

Grade 1 27

Grade 2 16

Grade 3 27

Grade 4 25

Grade 5 18