Overton Elementary

oes.rss.k12.nc.us

311 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Overton Elementary School, located in Salisbury, North Carolina, is a part of the Rowan-Salisbury School System. Serving a diverse student population in the heart of the community, the school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that prioritizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of foundational skills for its primary-level learners.

The school emphasizes a collaborative approach to education, partnering with families and the local community to prepare students for future academic success. By utilizing the resources provided through the Rowan-Salisbury district, Overton Elementary aims to provide a well-rounded experience that encourages students to become engaged, responsible, and lifelong learners within a safe and structured setting.

311

Total Students

20.2

Full-Time Teachers

15.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

70.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Overton Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	60
Hispanic	68
Black	150
Two or More	30
American Indian	3

Black
150 (48.2 %)
Hispanic
68 (21.9 %)
White
60 (19.3 %)
Two or More
30 (9.6 %)
American Indian
3 (1.0 %)

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:	Rowan-Salisbury Schools
Phone:	(704)639-3000
Website:	http://oes.rss.k12.nc.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	311
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	218
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 47

Grade 1 59

Grade 2 48

Grade 3 51

Grade 4 56

Grade 5 50

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Overton Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	47
Grade 1	59
Grade 2	48
Grade 3	51
Grade 4	56
Grade 5	50

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Overton Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	154	49.5%
Male	157	50.5%

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th