Dr Hubert Eaton Sr Elem

www.nhcs.k12.nc.us/eaton/

440 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Dr. Hubert Eaton Sr. Elementary School, located on Gordon Road in Wilmington, North Carolina, is a public school operating under the New Hanover County Schools district. The school is named in honor of Dr. Hubert A. Eaton Sr., a prominent Wilmington civil rights activist, physician, and community leader who was instrumental in the desegregation of local medical facilities and schools. The institution serves as a tribute to his legacy, striving to uphold values of academic excellence, community involvement, and social equity within the local education system.

As part of the New Hanover County school community, Dr. Hubert Eaton Sr. Elementary focuses on providing a comprehensive foundational education for its diverse student body. The school emphasizes core curriculum standards while fostering a supportive learning environment designed to meet the unique needs of elementary-aged students. By engaging families and utilizing local resources, the school aims to prepare children for future academic success while honoring the historical significance of its namesake.

440

Total Students

32.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

31.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dr Hubert Eaton Sr Elem
Demographic	Student Count
White	330
Hispanic	38
Black	32
Asian	11
Two or More	26
American Indian	3

White
330 (75.0 %)
Hispanic
38 (8.6 %)
Black
32 (7.3 %)
Two or More
26 (5.9 %)
Asian
11 (2.5 %)
American Indian
3 (0.7 %)

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)397-1544
Website:	http://www.nhcs.k12.nc.us/eaton/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	440
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	126
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* 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 83

Grade 1 78

Grade 2 73

Grade 3 71

Grade 4 70

Grade 5 65

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Dr Hubert Eaton Sr Elem
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	83
Grade 1	78
Grade 2	73
Grade 3	71
Grade 4	70
Grade 5	65

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Dr Hubert Eaton Sr Elem
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	205	46.6%
Male	235	53.4%

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