Edwin A Alderman Elementary

2025 Independence Blvd
Wilmington, NC 28403

(910)350-2031

www.nhcs.k12.nc.us/alderman/

291 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Edwin A. Alderman Elementary School, located in Wilmington, North Carolina, is a public school serving students as part of the New Hanover County Schools district. Situated on Independence Boulevard, the school functions as a foundational pillar for its local community, focusing on delivering core academic instruction while fostering a supportive learning environment for elementary-aged children. It adheres to the broader curriculum standards set by the North Hanover County district, emphasizing literacy, numeracy, and social development to prepare students for middle school transitions.

The school is known for its commitment to creating a well-rounded educational experience that balances traditional classroom learning with student engagement. By leveraging its location within the Wilmington area, Alderman Elementary works to build strong partnerships between faculty, students, and parents. As a public institution, it provides essential services and extracurricular opportunities designed to help its diverse student body achieve academic proficiency and personal growth within the framework of the state’s public education mandates.

291

Total Students

24.8

Full-Time Teachers

11.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

86.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Edwin A Alderman Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	120
Hispanic	36
Black	112
Two or More	22
Pacific Islander	1

White
120 (41.2 %)
Black
112 (38.5 %)
Hispanic
36 (12.4 %)
Two or More
22 (7.6 %)
Pacific Islander
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:	New Hanover County Schools
Phone:	(910)350-2031
Website:	http://www.nhcs.k12.nc.us/alderman/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	291
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	251
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 50

Grade 1 57

Grade 2 40

Grade 3 53

Grade 4 49

Grade 5 42