Margaret Hearne Elementary

hearne.wilsonschoolsnc.net/

432 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Margaret Hearne Elementary School, located at 300 W. Gold St. in Wilson, North Carolina, is a dedicated public educational institution within the Wilson County Schools district. Serving a diverse student population in the heart of Wilson, the school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core academic growth, social-emotional development, and the preparation of students for success in their future educational endeavors.

As part of the wider Wilson County school system, Margaret Hearne Elementary prioritizes community engagement and collaboration between educators, parents, and local stakeholders. The school is committed to providing a structured curriculum designed to meet state standards while addressing the individual needs of its learners. For families seeking more specific information regarding school calendars, academic programs, or extracurricular opportunities, the official district website at [http://www.wilson.k12.nc.us](http://www.wilson.k12.nc.us) serves as the primary resource for updates and administrative information.

432

Total Students

25.8

Full-Time Teachers

16.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

97.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Margaret Hearne Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	16
Hispanic	123
Black	274
Two or More	17
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Black
274 (63.4 %)
Hispanic
123 (28.5 %)
Two or More
17 (3.9 %)
White
16 (3.7 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Wilson County Schools
Phone:	(252)399-7925
Website:	http://hearne.wilsonschoolsnc.net/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	432
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	420
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 40

Kindergarten 71

Grade 1 83

Grade 2 54

Grade 3 63

Grade 4 67

Grade 5 54

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Margaret Hearne Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	40
Kindergarten	71
Grade 1	83
Grade 2	54
Grade 3	63
Grade 4	67
Grade 5	54

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Margaret Hearne Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	195	45.1%
Male	237	54.9%

Elementary School K - 5th