Bogue Sound Elementary

bses.carteretcountyschools.org/

467 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Bogue Sound Elementary School, located in Newport, North Carolina, is a key part of the Carteret County Public Schools system. Serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and community involvement. The school is known for its dedication to preparing young learners for future success by balancing rigorous instructional standards with programs that cater to the social and emotional well-being of its student body.

Situated along Highway 24, the school serves as a central hub for families in the local Newport area. The administration and faculty focus on maintaining strong partnerships with parents and the broader community to ensure a collaborative educational experience. Through a variety of extracurricular activities and a comprehensive curriculum, Bogue Sound Elementary strives to inspire curiosity and provide a strong foundation for its students as they progress toward middle school and beyond.

467

Total Students

36.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

88.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bogue Sound Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	352
Hispanic	84
Black	12
Asian	1
Two or More	18

White
352 (75.4 %)
Hispanic
84 (18.0 %)
Two or More
18 (3.9 %)
Black
12 (2.6 %)
Asian
1 (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:	Carteret County Public Schools
Phone:	(252)393-1279
Website:	http://bses.carteretcountyschools.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	467
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	413
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 16

Kindergarten 70

Grade 1 55

Grade 2 76

Grade 3 78

Grade 4 83

Grade 5 89