Southport Elementary

Brunswick County Schools
701 West 9th Street
Southport, NC 28461
403 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
School Overview
Southport Elementary School, located in the historic coastal town of Southport, North Carolina, is a key part of the Brunswick County School District. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on providing a supportive and engaging academic environment that emphasizes foundational learning, character development, and student growth. As a hub for the Southport area, the school works closely with families to prepare its students for success as they transition to middle school.

The school’s website reflects its commitment to transparency and community involvement, offering resources for parents, information on faculty and staff, and updates on school events. By leveraging its location in a tight-knit maritime community, Southport Elementary strives to integrate local values into its educational programming. With a focus on academic achievement and a nurturing campus culture, the school continues to be a central institution for elementary education in Brunswick County.
403
Total Students
28.6
Full-Time Teachers
14.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
101.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    294 (73.0 %)
  • Black
    41 (10.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    31 (7.7 %)
  • Two or More
    25 (6.2 %)
  • Asian
    10 (2.5 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.5 %)
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: Brunswick County Schools
Phone: (910)457-6036
Website: http://www.bcswan.net/SES
Grade Range: K - 5th
Total Students: 403
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 28.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 410
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 64
Grade 1 54
Grade 2 59
Grade 3 72
Grade 4 79
Grade 5 75
Gender Ratio