Norwood Elementary

norwood.stanlycountyschools.org

342 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Norwood Elementary School, located at 400 South Main Street in Norwood, North Carolina, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Stanly County Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and community engagement. By focusing on core curriculum standards and personal development, the school strives to prepare its young students for future success as they transition through their primary education years.

As a community-centered school, Norwood Elementary places a high value on collaboration between educators, parents, and local stakeholders to create a well-rounded experience for its student body. The school utilizes its official district website to maintain transparency and keep families informed about academic programs, extracurricular opportunities, and upcoming school events. Through its dedication to student achievement and a nurturing campus culture, Norwood Elementary plays a vital role in the social and intellectual life of the Norwood community.

342

Total Students

22.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

102.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Norwood Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	217
Hispanic	39
Black	57
Asian	5
Two or More	23
American Indian	1

White
217 (63.5 %)
Black
57 (16.7 %)
Hispanic
39 (11.4 %)
Two or More
23 (6.7 %)
Asian
5 (1.5 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

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:	Stanly County Schools
Phone:	(704)961-4000
Website:	http://norwood.stanlycountyschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	342
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
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

Kindergarten 55

Grade 1 51

Grade 2 53

Grade 3 58

Grade 4 62

Grade 5 63