Southern Pines Elementary

115 South Carlisle Street
Southern Pines, NC 28987

www.ncmcs.org/spes

612 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Southern Pines Elementary School, located in the heart of Southern Pines, North Carolina, is a core institution within the Moore County Schools district. Serving a diverse student population, the school is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic rigor and social-emotional development. By leveraging a blend of traditional instructional methods and modern technology, the school aims to prepare its students for success in the classroom and beyond, focusing on building a strong foundation in core subjects like literacy and mathematics.

Beyond the classroom, Southern Pines Elementary is recognized for its active school community and dedication to parent-teacher collaboration. The school prioritizes creating a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to engage in extracurricular activities and develop strong character traits. Through its various programs and community outreach initiatives, the school strives to cultivate a sense of belonging and civic responsibility, making it a pivotal part of the local Southern Pines community.

612

Total Students

42.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

97.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Southern Pines Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	259
Hispanic	68
Black	222
Asian	7
Two or More	52
American Indian	4

White
259 (42.3 %)
Black
222 (36.3 %)
Hispanic
68 (11.1 %)
Two or More
52 (8.5 %)
Asian
7 (1.1 %)
American Indian
4 (0.7 %)

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:	Moore County Schools
Phone:	(910)947-8077
Website:	http://www.ncmcs.org/spes
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	612
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	596
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 24

Kindergarten 108

Grade 1 103

Grade 2 99

Grade 3 100

Grade 4 87

Grade 5 91