Central Elementary

central.stanlycountyschools.org

525 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Central Elementary School, located at 206 N 3rd Street in Albemarle, North Carolina, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Stanly County Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that promotes academic achievement and personal development for its elementary-age students. By focusing on core curriculum standards and building a strong sense of community, the faculty and staff work to ensure that students are well-prepared for their future academic transitions.

Beyond its academic mission, Central Elementary serves as an integral part of the Albemarle community. The school emphasizes the importance of family and community engagement, utilizing its website and local resources to maintain transparent communication with parents and stakeholders. Through a blend of dedicated classroom instruction and various school programs, the institution strives to instill a lifelong love of learning while meeting the diverse needs of its student body.

525

Total Students

38.9

Full-Time Teachers

13.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Central Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	174
Hispanic	84
Black	174
Asian	17
Two or More	75
Pacific Islander	1

White
174 (33.1%)
Black
174 (33.1%)
Hispanic
84 (16.0%)
Two or More
75 (14.3%)
Asian
17 (3.2%)
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:	Stanly County Schools
Phone:	(704)961-3200
Website:	http://central.stanlycountyschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	525
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	522
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

Kindergarten 72

Grade 1 102

Grade 2 97

Grade 3 82

Grade 4 95

Grade 5 77