Princeville Elementary

www.ecps.us/princeville/

219 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Princeville Elementary School, located at 710 Panola Street in Tarboro, North Carolina, is a key educational institution within the Edgecombe County Public Schools district. Serving the historic town of Princeville—the first town in the United States incorporated by African Americans—the school plays a significant role in the local community. It focuses on providing a foundational academic experience for its students, emphasizing core curriculum standards while fostering a supportive environment tailored to the unique cultural and historical context of the Princeville area.

The school is committed to the academic and personal growth of its student body through structured classroom instruction and community engagement. By leveraging resources provided by the Edgecombe County school system, Princeville Elementary strives to bridge educational gaps and prepare its students for middle school success. Families and community members can access ongoing updates regarding school programs, academic calendars, and administrative contact information through the official district website at [http://www.ecps.us/princeville/](http://www.ecps.us/princeville/).

219

Total Students

15.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

90.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Princeville Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	16
Hispanic	35
Black	160
Two or More	8

Black
160 (73.1 %)
Hispanic
35 (16.0 %)
White
16 (7.3 %)
Two or More
8 (3.7 %)

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:	Edgecombe County Public Schools
Phone:	(252)823-4718
Website:	http://www.ecps.us/princeville/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	219
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	199
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 15

Kindergarten 42

Grade 1 30

Grade 2 31

Grade 3 28

Grade 4 33

Grade 5 40