Peterson Elementary

www.robeson.k12.nc.us/schools.cfm?id=peterson&schoolid=374

540 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Peterson Elementary School, located at 102 Phillips Avenue in Red Springs, North Carolina, serves as a key educational institution within the Public Schools of Robeson County district. As a primary school, it is dedicated to providing foundational academic instruction to the local community, emphasizing core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, and social development. The school operates with the goal of preparing its students for success in higher grade levels while fostering a supportive environment tailored to the unique needs of the children in the Red Springs area.

As part of the broader Robeson County school system, Peterson Elementary utilizes the district’s centralized resources and educational framework to deliver its curriculum. The school plays an integral role in the community by offering a structured setting where faculty and staff strive to promote student engagement and achievement. Families interested in specific school policies, contact information, or academic calendars can utilize the district’s official portal to stay connected with the school’s ongoing initiatives and updates.

540

Total Students

31.8

Full-Time Teachers

17.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Peterson Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	23
Hispanic	189
Black	128
Asian	3
Two or More	31
American Indian	162
Pacific Islander	4

Hispanic
189 (35.0 %)
American Indian
162 (30.0 %)
Black
128 (23.7 %)
Two or More
31 (5.7 %)
White
23 (4.3 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.7 %)
Asian
3 (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:	Public Schools of Robeson County
Phone:	(910)843-4125
Website:	http://www.robeson.k12.nc.us/schools.cfm?id=peterson&schoolid=374
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	540
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	536
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 97

Grade 1 113

Grade 2 85

Grade 3 120

Grade 4 109