Washington Elementary

1907 Stony Point Road
Shelby, NC 28150

www.clevelandcountyschools.org

415 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Washington Elementary School, located at 1907 Stony Point Road in Shelby, North Carolina, serves as a key educational institution within the Cleveland County Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on the academic, social, and emotional development of its elementary-aged students. By emphasizing foundational skills and student engagement, Washington Elementary strives to prepare its learners for future success both within the classroom and in the broader community.

As part of the Cleveland County Schools system, the school benefits from the district’s broader resources and educational standards. Families interested in learning more about the school’s specific curriculum, extracurricular programs, faculty, and administrative policies can access detailed information through the official district website at [http://www.clevelandcountyschools.org](http://www.clevelandcountyschools.org). The website serves as a primary hub for parents to stay informed about school events, academic calendars, and district-wide initiatives.

415

Total Students

28.6

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

88.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Washington Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	240
Hispanic	56
Black	82
Asian	1
Two or More	36

White
240 (57.8 %)
Black
82 (19.8 %)
Hispanic
56 (13.5 %)
Two or More
36 (8.7 %)
Asian
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:	Cleveland County Schools
Phone:	(704)476-8260
Website:	http://www.clevelandcountyschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	415
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	368
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 23

Kindergarten 54

Grade 1 70

Grade 2 73

Grade 3 66

Grade 4 69

Grade 5 60