West Columbus School

Columbus County Schools
7685 Andrew Jackson Hwy SW
Cerro Gordo, NC 28430
814 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
School Overview

West Columbus School is a large-scale comprehensive public campus located in Cerro Gordo, NC. Administered by Columbus County Schools, the institution operates as a traditional non-charter public school serving approximately 814 enrolled students across grades PK through 08.

Based on official NCES reporting, the campus employs approximately 49.1 full-time equivalent (FTE) classroom teachers with an estimated student-to-teacher ratio of 16.6:1, aligning with standard public school staffing metrics. Approximately 99.6% of students qualify for subsidized meal support under the National School Lunch Program (NSLP), including 811 students qualified for free lunch and 0 for reduced-price dining.

Located at 7685 Andrew Jackson Hwy SW in Cerro Gordo, NC 28430, West Columbus School serves families zoned within the Columbus County Schools attendance area. Academic programming, zoning boundaries, and school bus routes are administered under district guidelines.

814
Total Students
49.1
Full-Time Teachers
16.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
99.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    417 (51.2%)
  • Black
    250 (30.7%)
  • Hispanic
    72 (8.8%)
  • Two or More
    67 (8.2%)
  • American Indian
    7 (0.9%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.1%)
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: Columbus County Schools
Phone: (910)654-4250
Website: http://www.columbus.k12.nc.us
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 814
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 49.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 811
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 38
Kindergarten 59
Grade 1 70
Grade 2 79
Grade 3 71
Grade 4 82
Grade 5 79
Grade 6 110
Grade 7 116
Grade 8 110
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Chadbourn Elementary
Columbus County Schools
233 Students
409 E Third Avenue
Chadbourn, NC 28431 (6.3 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th