Icard Elementary

3087 Icard School Road
Connelly Springs, NC 28612

www.burke.k12.nc.us/icard/

265 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Icard Elementary School, located in Connelly Springs, North Carolina, is part of the Burke County Public Schools system. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on fostering a supportive and engaging academic environment. As a foundational primary school, Icard Elementary emphasizes the development of core academic skills while encouraging students to grow socially and emotionally in a safe, community-oriented setting.

The school is committed to the district’s mission of preparing students for future success through a blend of traditional classroom instruction and modern educational practices. By maintaining strong ties to the Connelly Springs area, Icard Elementary acts as a hub for local families, prioritizing parent involvement and student well-being. With a dedicated faculty and a curriculum aligned with state standards, the school strives to inspire a lifelong love of learning in all its students.

265

Total Students

20.8

Full-Time Teachers

12.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

98.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Icard Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	188
Hispanic	32
Black	1
Asian	32
Two or More	12

White
188 (70.9%)
Hispanic
32 (12.1%)
Asian
32 (12.1%)
Two or More
12 (4.5%)
Black
1 (0.4%)

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:	Burke County Schools
Phone:	(828)397-3491
Website:	http://www.burke.k12.nc.us/icard/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	265
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	262
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 17

Kindergarten 41

Grade 1 43

Grade 2 40

Grade 3 43

Grade 4 39

Grade 5 42