Masonboro Elementary

3518 Masonboro Loop Road
Wilmington, NC 28409

www.nhcs.k12.nc.us/masonboro

575 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Walter L. Parsley Elementary School, located in the Masonboro area of Wilmington, North Carolina, is a public school serving students in the New Hanover County School district. The school is known for its commitment to fostering a supportive and collaborative learning environment that emphasizes both academic excellence and the social-emotional development of its students. With a focus on the whole child, the school offers a rigorous curriculum designed to meet state standards while encouraging student engagement through various classroom activities and extracurricular opportunities.

The school prides itself on maintaining strong partnerships between staff, students, and the local community to enhance the overall educational experience. By prioritizing a culture of inclusivity and continuous improvement, Walter L. Parsley Elementary strives to prepare its students for future success, emphasizing essential skills such as critical thinking, collaboration, and effective communication. The school serves as a central hub for its neighborhood, reflecting the values and growth of the surrounding Wilmington community.

575

Total Students

35.7

Full-Time Teachers

16.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

20.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Masonboro Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	477
Hispanic	48
Black	9
Asian	18
Two or More	23

White
477 (83.0 %)
Hispanic
48 (8.3 %)
Two or More
23 (4.0 %)
Asian
18 (3.1 %)
Black
9 (1.6 %)

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)790-2355
Website:	http://www.nhcs.k12.nc.us/masonboro
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	575
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	109
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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 101

Grade 1 85

Grade 2 113

Grade 3 92

Grade 4 98

Grade 5 86

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Masonboro Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	101
Grade 1	85
Grade 2	113
Grade 3	92
Grade 4	98
Grade 5	86

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Masonboro Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	286	49.7%
Male	289	50.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)