Dixon Road Elementary

dre.johnston.k12.nc.us

598 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Dixon Road Elementary School, located in Willow Spring, North Carolina, is a key part of the Johnston County Public Schools system. The school serves a growing community and is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the personal development of its students. By focusing on fundamental skills and a well-rounded curriculum, the school aims to prepare young learners for success in their future educational endeavors while maintaining strong connections with local families.

The school’s culture is defined by its commitment to community engagement and collaboration between educators, parents, and students. With a location situated in a rapidly developing area of the county, Dixon Road Elementary strives to provide modern educational resources and a welcoming atmosphere that reflects the needs of its diverse student body. Through various school programs and extracurricular opportunities, the institution works to cultivate a sense of school pride and responsibility, ensuring that each student feels valued as they progress through their elementary years.

598

Total Students

41.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

107.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dixon Road Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	355
Hispanic	161
Black	40
Two or More	40
American Indian	2

White
355 (59.4 %)
Hispanic
161 (26.9 %)
Black
40 (6.7 %)
Two or More
40 (6.7 %)
American Indian
2 (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:	Johnston County Public Schools
Phone:	(919)894-7771
Website:	http://dre.johnston.k12.nc.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	598
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	641
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 13

Kindergarten 109

Grade 1 103

Grade 2 91

Grade 3 93

Grade 4 110

Grade 5 79