Old Dock Elementary

Columbus County Schools
12489 New Britton Hwy
Whiteville, NC 28472
294 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 4th
School Overview
Old Dock Elementary, located in Whiteville, North Carolina, serves as a rural community school within the Columbus County Schools district. Dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment, the school focuses on building strong foundational skills for elementary-aged children. Its curriculum is designed to meet state educational standards while encouraging students to grow academically, socially, and emotionally within a close-knit community setting.

As part of the Columbus County school system, Old Dock Elementary benefits from the district's broader initiatives aimed at enhancing student achievement and improving educational resources. The school emphasizes a partnership between educators, families, and the community to ensure that students are prepared for their transition to middle school and beyond. Those interested in specific academic programs, extracurricular activities, or district-wide policies can find further details on the official Columbus County Schools website at [http://www.columbus.k12.nc.us](http://www.columbus.k12.nc.us).
294
Total Students
19.1
Full-Time Teachers
15.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
89.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    178 (60.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    77 (26.2 %)
  • Black
    25 (8.5 %)
  • Two or More
    9 (3.1 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.7 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.7 %)
  • Asian
    1 (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: Columbus County Schools
Phone: (910)642-2084
Website: http://www.columbus.k12.nc.us
Grade Range: Pre-K - 4th
Total Students: 294
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 19.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 262
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 32
Kindergarten 51
Grade 1 61
Grade 2 45
Grade 3 56
Grade 4 49
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Waccamaw
Brunswick County Schools
430 Students
5901 Waccamaw School Road NW
Ash, NC 28420 (8.3 miles away)
Elementary School K - 8th