Cape Fear Elementary

sites.google.com/a/pender.k12.nc.us/cfe/

545 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Cape Fear Elementary School, located at 1882 NC Hwy 133 in Rocky Point, North Carolina, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Pender County School district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and community involvement. By focusing on core curriculum standards and providing various extracurricular opportunities, the school aims to prepare its young students for future success as they transition through their formative years.

Beyond its academic focus, Cape Fear Elementary functions as a central hub for the Rocky Point community. The school emphasizes a partnership between educators, students, and parents, encouraging active participation to enhance the overall educational experience. Through its official online presence, the school keeps families informed about district policies, school-wide events, and classroom resources, ensuring that the community remains connected and engaged in the school's ongoing mission to provide quality public education.

545

Total Students

37.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

97.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cape Fear Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	313
Hispanic	153
Black	51
Two or More	25
American Indian	3

White
313 (57.4 %)
Hispanic
153 (28.1 %)
Black
51 (9.4 %)
Two or More
25 (4.6 %)
American Indian
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:	Pender County Schools
Phone:	(910)602-3767
Website:	http://sites.google.com/a/pender.k12.nc.us/cfe/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	545
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	530
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 40

Kindergarten 87

Grade 1 85

Grade 2 111

Grade 3 77

Grade 4 75

Grade 5 70