Ephesus Elementary

1495 Ephesus Church Rd
Chapel Hill, NC 27517

ees.chccs.k12.nc.us

410 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Ephesus Elementary School, located in the heart of Chapel Hill, North Carolina, is a core institution within the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools district. Serving a diverse community of students, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and a well-rounded educational experience. By fostering a nurturing environment, the school aims to challenge students intellectually while simultaneously promoting social-emotional growth and a sense of belonging among its student body.

The school emphasizes a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and the wider community to support student success. Through its curriculum and extracurricular offerings, Ephesus Elementary strives to cultivate critical thinking, creativity, and a lifelong love of learning. Its location on Ephesus Church Road makes it a central hub for families in the area, contributing to the school’s reputation as an integral part of the local Chapel Hill educational landscape.

410

Total Students

32.6

Full-Time Teachers

12.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

30.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ephesus Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	203
Hispanic	57
Black	72
Asian	55
Two or More	22
Pacific Islander	1

White
203 (49.5%)
Black
72 (17.6%)
Hispanic
57 (13.9%)
Asian
55 (13.4%)
Two or More
22 (5.4%)
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:	Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools
Phone:	(919)929-8715
Website:	http://ees.chccs.k12.nc.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	410
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	116
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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 50

Kindergarten 54

Grade 1 57

Grade 2 66

Grade 3 63

Grade 4 48

Grade 5 72