North Canton Elementary

www.nce.haywood.k12.nc.us

332 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

North Canton Elementary, located at 60 Thompson Street in Canton, North Carolina, serves as a vital educational hub within the Haywood County Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for its students, emphasizing both academic growth and social-emotional development. By focusing on a well-rounded curriculum, the faculty and staff aim to equip young learners with the essential skills and foundational knowledge necessary to succeed in their future educational pursuits.

The school is deeply integrated into the local Canton community, maintaining a commitment to partnership and parental involvement. Through various school programs and resources, North Canton Elementary works to cultivate a collaborative culture where teachers, students, and families can work together to achieve excellence. For those seeking more specific information regarding school policies, upcoming events, or curriculum details, the school’s official website serves as a central resource for updates and communication.

332

Total Students

19.7

Full-Time Teachers

16.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

98.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for North Canton Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	283
Hispanic	32
Two or More	15
American Indian	2

White
283 (85.2%)
Hispanic
32 (9.6%)
Two or More
15 (4.5%)
American Indian
2 (0.6%)

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:	Haywood County Schools
Phone:	(828)646-3444
Website:	http://www.nce.haywood.k12.nc.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	332
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	328
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 18

Kindergarten 49

Grade 1 63

Grade 2 53

Grade 3 49

Grade 4 50

Grade 5 50