Central Elementary

www.currituck.k12.nc.us/

264 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Central Elementary School, located in Barco, North Carolina, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Currituck County School District. Situated at 504 Shortcut Road, the school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment for young students in the local community. It is committed to providing a comprehensive elementary curriculum that emphasizes core academic skills, character development, and the preparation of students for future academic success as they transition to middle school.

As part of the Currituck County school system, Central Elementary utilizes a variety of resources and programs to engage its student body and promote a culture of growth. The school prioritizes strong communication between staff, parents, and the community to ensure that students receive the support they need to thrive. Through its official online portal, the school provides families with access to important updates, academic calendars, and information regarding extracurricular opportunities, all designed to keep the school community informed and involved in the educational process.

264

Total Students

15.8

Full-Time Teachers

16.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

44.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Central Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	172
Hispanic	27
Black	26
Two or More	37
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
172 (65.2%)
Two or More
37 (14.0%)
Hispanic
27 (10.2%)
Black
26 (9.8%)
American Indian
1 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.4%)

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:	Currituck County Schools
Phone:	(252)453-0010
Website:	http://www.currituck.k12.nc.us/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	264
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	113
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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 32

Kindergarten 37

Grade 1 31

Grade 2 43

Grade 3 38

Grade 4 44

Grade 5 39