Coats Elementary

www.harnett.k12.nc.us/Domain/13

633 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Coats Elementary School, located at 585 Brick Mill Road in Coats, North Carolina, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Harnett County School District. Committed to fostering a positive and rigorous learning environment, the school focuses on the academic, social, and emotional development of its elementary-aged students. By providing a structured curriculum that emphasizes core subjects like literacy, mathematics, and science, the school aims to prepare young learners for the challenges of middle school and beyond while building a strong sense of community.

Beyond its academic offerings, Coats Elementary is deeply integrated into the small-town atmosphere of the Coats community. The school places a high value on parent and community involvement, viewing these partnerships as essential to student success. Through various extracurricular activities, school events, and a dedicated staff, the institution strives to create a supportive culture where students feel encouraged to explore their interests, develop character, and achieve their full potential in a safe, collaborative setting.

633

Total Students

46.2

Full-Time Teachers

13.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

96.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Coats Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	256
Hispanic	253
Black	97
Two or More	27

White
256 (40.4%)
Hispanic
253 (40.0%)
Black
97 (15.3%)
Two or More
27 (4.3%)

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)897-8353
Website:	http://www.harnett.k12.nc.us/Domain/13
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	633
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	612
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 14

Kindergarten 92

Grade 1 101

Grade 2 106

Grade 3 121

Grade 4 86

Grade 5 113

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Coats Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	14
Kindergarten	92
Grade 1	101
Grade 2	106
Grade 3	121
Grade 4	86
Grade 5	113

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Coats Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	296	46.8%
Male	337	53.2%

Elementary School K - 5th