J W McLauchlin Elementary

www.hcs.k12.nc.us/jwmes/default.htm

304 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

J.W. McLauchlin Elementary School, located in Raeford, North Carolina, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Hoke County Schools district. Dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment, the school focuses on the academic and social-emotional development of its students during their formative elementary years. The school emphasizes a community-centered approach, working to prepare students for future success through a curriculum aligned with state standards and supported by a dedicated faculty and staff.

As part of the Hoke County school system, the institution benefits from the broader resources and organizational goals of the district, which prioritizes student achievement and equitable access to education. The school's location on North Main Street situates it as a central pillar in the Raeford community, maintaining strong ties with local families and stakeholders. By balancing rigorous classroom instruction with extracurricular engagement, J.W. McLauchlin Elementary aims to cultivate a lifelong love of learning and a sense of belonging for every child who passes through its doors.

304

Total Students

22.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for J W McLauchlin Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	76
Hispanic	61
Black	119
Asian	6
Two or More	29
American Indian	13

Black
119 (39.1 %)
White
76 (25.0 %)
Hispanic
61 (20.1 %)
Two or More
29 (9.5 %)
American Indian
13 (4.3 %)
Asian
6 (2.0 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Hoke County Schools
Phone:	(910)875-8721
Website:	http://www.hcs.k12.nc.us/jwmes/default.htm
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	304
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	301
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 47

Grade 2 51

Grade 3 50

Grade 4 48

Grade 5 53