Classical Charter Schools of Whiteville

www.columbuscharterschool.org

Charter School 879 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Columbus Charter School, located in Whiteville, North Carolina, is a tuition-free public charter school serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade. As part of the Classical Charter Schools of America network, the institution emphasizes a traditional, rigorous academic curriculum designed to foster excellence in core subjects while promoting strong character development. The school is known for its structured environment and high academic standards, aiming to prepare students for success in secondary education and beyond.

In addition to its focus on academics, Columbus Charter School places a significant emphasis on community involvement and parental partnership. The school follows a mission that integrates the "Core Virtues" program, which helps guide student behavior and social responsibility. By offering a blend of classical education and a supportive school culture, the institution seeks to provide local families with a specialized alternative to traditional district schools, focusing on both the intellectual and moral growth of its student body.

879

Total Students

26.1

Full-Time Teachers

33.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

86.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Classical Charter Schools of Whiteville
Demographic	Student Count
White	413
Hispanic	30
Black	237
Asian	4
Two or More	118
American Indian	76
Pacific Islander	1

White
413 (47.0 %)
Black
237 (27.0 %)
Two or More
118 (13.4 %)
American Indian
76 (8.6 %)
Hispanic
30 (3.4 %)
Asian
4 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Classical Charter Schools of Whiteville
Phone:	(910)641-4042
Website:	http://www.columbuscharterschool.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	879
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	33.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	761
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 95

Grade 1 102

Grade 2 89

Grade 3 108

Grade 4 99

Grade 5 115

Grade 6 100

Grade 7 104

Grade 8 67