Nebo Elementary School

www.nebo.mcdowell.k12.nc.us

339 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Nebo Elementary School, located in the rural community of Nebo, North Carolina, serves as a foundational educational institution within the McDowell County School District. Committed to the district’s mission of fostering academic excellence and personal growth, the school provides a supportive learning environment for students in the primary grades. By emphasizing core curriculum standards, literacy, and character development, Nebo Elementary strives to prepare its young learners for success as they transition to middle school and beyond.

The school benefits from its setting in the scenic foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, maintaining a tight-knit community atmosphere that encourages collaboration between educators, parents, and local stakeholders. With a focus on creating an inclusive and engaging classroom experience, the faculty works to integrate modern instructional strategies with a student-centered approach. Through its commitment to local engagement and academic achievement, Nebo Elementary remains a vital resource for the families of McDowell County, dedicated to nurturing the potential of every child who walks through its doors.

339

Total Students

24.4

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

103.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Nebo Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	266
Hispanic	35
Black	14
Asian	2
Two or More	22

White
266 (78.5 %)
Hispanic
35 (10.3 %)
Two or More
22 (6.5 %)
Black
14 (4.1 %)
Asian
2 (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:	McDowell County Schools
Phone:	(828)652-4737
Website:	http://www.nebo.mcdowell.k12.nc.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	339
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	351
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 20

Kindergarten 51

Grade 1 52

Grade 2 59

Grade 3 51

Grade 4 54

Grade 5 52