Coker-Wimberly Elementary

www.ecps.us/cokerwimberly/

236 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Coker-Wimberly Elementary School is a public school located in Battleboro, North Carolina, serving students as part of the Edgecombe County Public Schools (ECPS) district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core academic development while encouraging personal growth. By utilizing a curriculum aligned with state standards, the faculty works to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond, focusing on foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and critical thinking.

Beyond its academic focus, Coker-Wimberly serves as a vital community hub in rural Edgecombe County. The school prioritizes building strong partnerships with parents and local stakeholders to ensure that students have the resources and encouragement they need to thrive. With a commitment to inclusivity and student well-being, the school strives to provide a safe, engaging atmosphere where diverse learners can develop the character and confidence necessary to become productive members of their community.

236

Total Students

13.5

Full-Time Teachers

17.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

96.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Coker-Wimberly Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	16
Hispanic	53
Black	151
Two or More	14
Pacific Islander	2

Black
151 (64.0%)
Hispanic
53 (22.5%)
White
16 (6.8%)
Two or More
14 (5.9%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.8%)

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:	Edgecombe County Public Schools
Phone:	(252)823-4446
Website:	http://www.ecps.us/cokerwimberly/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	236
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	228
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 12

Kindergarten 27

Grade 1 35

Grade 2 44

Grade 3 35

Grade 4 45

Grade 5 38