Swansboro Elementary

www.onslow.k12.nc.us/swansboroes

668 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Swansboro Elementary School, located at 118 School Rd in Swansboro, North Carolina, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Onslow County School District. Situated in a historic coastal town, the school plays a vital role in the community by providing primary education to local families. It is known for fostering a supportive and nurturing environment designed to help young students build strong academic and social-emotional foundations during their formative years.

The school is deeply integrated into the culture of Swansboro, often reflecting the tight-knit spirit of the surrounding area. With a focus on core subjects—such as reading, mathematics, and science—the staff works to ensure that students are prepared for the transition to middle school. Through various extracurricular activities, community involvement, and a commitment to student achievement, Swansboro Elementary strives to create a positive learning experience that emphasizes both character development and academic excellence.

668

Total Students

44.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

33.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Swansboro Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	490
Hispanic	78
Black	22
Asian	7
Two or More	65
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	4

White
490 (73.4 %)
Hispanic
78 (11.7 %)
Two or More
65 (9.7 %)
Black
22 (3.3 %)
Asian
7 (1.0 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.6 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)

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:	Onslow County Schools
Phone:	(910)326-1501
Website:	http://www.onslow.k12.nc.us/swansboroes
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	668
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	201
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* 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 100

Grade 1 114

Grade 2 93

Grade 3 116

Grade 4 124

Grade 5 121