Nags Head Elementary School
538 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Nags Head Elementary School (NHES), located in Nags Head, North Carolina, serves as a key educational institution within the Dare County Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the Outer Banks region, focusing on academic achievement, character development, and the cultivation of a lifelong love for learning. By leveraging its unique coastal location, the school often integrates the local environment into its educational approach, providing students with hands-on learning opportunities that connect classroom curriculum to the natural world.
Beyond its academic core, Nags Head Elementary emphasizes the importance of community and collaboration, working closely with families to ensure each child reaches their full potential. The school is well-regarded for its dedicated faculty and staff who prioritize personalized instruction and student well-being. As part of the broader "Dare to Learn" district initiative, the school utilizes modern educational tools and resources to prepare its students for future success, maintaining a strong focus on both the intellectual and social-emotional growth of every child.
Beyond its academic core, Nags Head Elementary emphasizes the importance of community and collaboration, working closely with families to ensure each child reaches their full potential. The school is well-regarded for its dedicated faculty and staff who prioritize personalized instruction and student well-being. As part of the broader "Dare to Learn" district initiative, the school utilizes modern educational tools and resources to prepare its students for future success, maintaining a strong focus on both the intellectual and social-emotional growth of every child.
538
Total Students
42.1
Full-Time Teachers
12.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
40.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 334 |
| Hispanic | 154 |
| Black | 2 |
| Asian | 5 |
| Two or More | 42 |
| American Indian | 1 |
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White334 (62.1 %)
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Hispanic154 (28.6 %)
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Two or More42 (7.8 %)
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Asian5 (0.9 %)
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Black2 (0.4 %)
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American Indian1 (0.2 %)
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: | Dare County Schools |
| Phone: | (252)480-8880 |
| Website: | http://nhe.daretolearn.org |
| Grade Range: | Pre-K - 5th |
| Total Students: | 538 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 42.1 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 12.8 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 205 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 14 |
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten
54
Kindergarten
79
Grade 1
73
Grade 2
78
Grade 3
79
Grade 4
87
Grade 5
88
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 54 |
| Kindergarten | 79 |
| Grade 1 | 73 |
| Grade 2 | 78 |
| Grade 3 | 79 |
| Grade 4 | 87 |
| Grade 5 | 88 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 268 | 49.8% |
| Male | 270 | 50.2% |
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