Tabor City Elementary

www.columbus.k12.nc.us

415 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Tabor City Elementary School is a public primary school located in Tabor City, North Carolina, serving as part of the Columbus County Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills, character development, and student engagement. By focusing on core subjects such as reading, mathematics, and science, the institution aims to prepare its young students for continued academic success as they transition into middle school.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Tabor City Elementary serves as an essential hub for the local Tabor City community. Through its affiliation with the Columbus County school system, the school prioritizes resources that help students meet state educational standards while promoting a sense of school pride and inclusivity. For parents and community members looking for detailed information regarding school policies, calendars, and faculty resources, the school maintains an active web presence through the district’s official website at http://www.columbus.k12.nc.us.

415

Total Students

27.8

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Tabor City Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	167
Hispanic	21
Black	208
Asian	3
Two or More	11
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	2

Black
208 (50.1 %)
White
167 (40.2 %)
Hispanic
21 (5.1 %)
Two or More
11 (2.7 %)
Asian
3 (0.7 %)
American Indian
3 (0.7 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Columbus County Schools
Phone:	(910)653-3618
Website:	http://www.columbus.k12.nc.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	415
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 28

Kindergarten 69

Grade 1 77

Grade 2 62

Grade 3 67

Grade 4 48

Grade 5 64