South Harnett Elementary

www.harnett.k12.nc.us/Domain/29

476 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

South Harnett Elementary School, located in Bunnlevel, North Carolina, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Harnett County School District. Committed to the district’s broader mission of fostering academic growth and personal development, the school provides a structured learning environment designed to meet the needs of its diverse student population. By emphasizing foundational literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional skills, the school works to prepare its young students for successful transitions into middle school and beyond.

As a community-centered institution, South Harnett Elementary places a strong value on the partnership between educators, families, and the local community. The school utilizes a variety of instructional strategies to engage students, aiming to create a positive, supportive climate that encourages curiosity and academic achievement. For those seeking specific information regarding current school programs, faculty news, or academic calendars, the district website serves as the primary resource for updates and parent-teacher communication tools.

476

Total Students

33.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

97.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South Harnett Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	190
Hispanic	104
Black	133
Asian	3
Two or More	43
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
190 (39.9%)
Black
133 (27.9%)
Hispanic
104 (21.8%)
Two or More
43 (9.0%)
Asian
3 (0.6%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)
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:	Harnett County Schools
Phone:	(910)893-9153
Website:	http://www.harnett.k12.nc.us/Domain/29
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	476
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	462
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

Grade 3 158

Grade 4 159

Grade 5 159