McDougle Elementary

890 Old Fayetteville Rd
Chapel Hill, NC 27516

mes.chccs.k12.nc.us

497 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

McDougle Elementary School, located on Old Fayetteville Road in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, is a key component of the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools (CHCCS) district. Serving a diverse student population, the school is recognized for its commitment to academic excellence and for fostering a supportive, inclusive environment. It emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience that integrates core curriculum standards with opportunities for social and emotional development, reflecting the district’s overall reputation for high educational benchmarks.

Beyond its classroom instruction, McDougle Elementary is known for its active school community and its focus on preparing students for success in their future academic endeavors. The school maintains strong partnerships with families and the local community, which help provide a variety of extracurricular activities and resources. By utilizing its location within the vibrant Chapel Hill area, the school strives to provide an engaging learning space that encourages curiosity, collaboration, and lifelong learning for all of its students.

497

Total Students

38.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

31.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for McDougle Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	281
Hispanic	90
Black	76
Asian	14
Two or More	36

White
281 (56.5%)
Hispanic
90 (18.1%)
Black
76 (15.3%)
Two or More
36 (7.2%)
Asian
14 (2.8%)

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:	Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools
Phone:	(919)969-2435
Website:	http://mes.chccs.k12.nc.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	497
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	152
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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 19

Kindergarten 79

Grade 1 62

Grade 2 83

Grade 3 90

Grade 4 73

Grade 5 91