Edgewood Elementary

317 E Calhoun Street
Whiteville, NC 28472

ees.whiteville.k12.nc.us/

454 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

Edgewood Elementary, located in Whiteville, North Carolina, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Whiteville City Schools district. Situated on East Calhoun Street, the school is committed to fostering an environment that encourages academic growth, character development, and a strong sense of community for its young learners. By emphasizing fundamental skills and providing a supportive atmosphere, Edgewood strives to prepare its students for their future academic endeavors and personal success.

The school functions as an integral part of the local Whiteville community, focusing on meeting the diverse needs of its student body through a balanced curriculum and active engagement. Through its official website, the school maintains transparent communication with families, offering resources and updates that highlight its dedication to educational excellence. As a pillar of the local district, Edgewood Elementary plays a vital role in shaping the early educational experiences of children in Columbus County.

454

Total Students

35.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

98.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Edgewood Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	163
Hispanic	56
Black	189
Two or More	40
American Indian	6

Black
189 (41.6 %)
White
163 (35.9 %)
Hispanic
56 (12.3 %)
Two or More
40 (8.8 %)
American Indian
6 (1.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Whiteville City Schools
Phone:	(910)642-3121
Website:	http://ees.whiteville.k12.nc.us/
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	454
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	447
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

Grade 3 136

Grade 4 159

Grade 5 159