Northwest Elementary

1769 Pikeville/Princeton Hwy
Pikeville, NC 27863

www.waynecountyschools.org/

709 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Northwest Elementary School, located at 1769 Pikeville/Princeton Hwy in Pikeville, North Carolina, is a key educational institution within the Wayne County Public Schools district. The school serves the local community by providing foundational academic instruction to elementary-aged students. As part of a larger district-wide network, it operates with the goal of preparing students for future academic success through a structured curriculum and a supportive learning environment designed to foster both intellectual and social-emotional growth.

As a public elementary school in Pikeville, Northwest Elementary emphasizes the importance of community engagement and parental involvement in the educational process. The school benefits from the resources and administrative oversight provided by the Wayne County Public Schools system, ensuring that teachers and staff are equipped to meet state educational standards. Families interested in learning more about the school’s specific programs, academic calendar, or enrollment procedures can visit the official district website at [www.waynecountyschools.org](http://www.waynecountyschools.org/).

709

Total Students

46.4

Full-Time Teachers

15.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

77.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Northwest Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	404
Hispanic	97
Black	151
Asian	14
Two or More	43

White
404 (57.0 %)
Black
151 (21.3 %)
Hispanic
97 (13.7 %)
Two or More
43 (6.1 %)
Asian
14 (2.0 %)

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:	Wayne County Public Schools
Phone:	(919)242-3419
Website:	http://www.waynecountyschools.org/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	709
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	548
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 82

Grade 1 115

Grade 2 127

Grade 3 123

Grade 4 118

Grade 5 144