J R Ingram Jr Elementary

www.lee.k12.nc.us/Ingram.pdf

408 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

J.R. Ingram Jr. Elementary School, located in Sanford, North Carolina, is a part of the Lee County Schools district. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational academic experience aimed at preparing children for their future educational endeavors. By emphasizing core subjects and fostering a supportive classroom environment, the school strives to meet the diverse learning needs of its student body while maintaining strong ties to the surrounding families.

In addition to its academic programs, J.R. Ingram Jr. Elementary places a high priority on cultivating a positive school culture that encourages both personal growth and community involvement. The school serves as a central hub for student development, utilizing resources provided by the district to enhance instruction and engagement. By integrating traditional curriculum standards with a focus on student well-being, the school aims to create a nurturing atmosphere where children feel empowered to succeed throughout their primary education years.

408

Total Students

31.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

102.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for J R Ingram Jr Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	166
Hispanic	119
Black	87
Asian	1
Two or More	34
American Indian	1

White
166 (40.7 %)
Hispanic
119 (29.2 %)
Black
87 (21.3 %)
Two or More
34 (8.3 %)
Asian
1 (0.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Lee County Schools
Phone:	(919)774-3772
Website:	http://www.lee.k12.nc.us/Ingram.pdf
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	408
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	416
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 61

Grade 2 77

Grade 3 84

Grade 4 60

Grade 5 71