Catawba Springs Elementary

206 North Little Egypt Rd
Denver, NC 28037

www.lincoln.k12.nc.us/Catawba/index.htm

543 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Catawba Springs Elementary, located in Denver, North Carolina, serves as a prominent public school within the Lincoln County Schools district. Dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging academic environment, the school focuses on the foundational development of its students, emphasizing both rigorous core curriculum standards and the social-emotional growth necessary for long-term success. By maintaining strong ties to the local Denver community, the school cultivates a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and students to ensure a well-rounded educational experience.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to creating a safe and nurturing campus culture where diverse learners can thrive. Through a variety of instructional strategies and extracurricular opportunities, Catawba Springs Elementary encourages students to become critical thinkers and active participants in their own learning journey. Its location on North Little Egypt Road positions it as a vital hub for primary education in the area, consistently striving to uphold the district’s mission of excellence and high academic expectations for all students.

543

Total Students

33.2

Full-Time Teachers

16.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

34.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Catawba Springs Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	371
Hispanic	59
Black	43
Asian	16
Two or More	46
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	1

White
371 (68.3%)
Hispanic
59 (10.9%)
Two or More
46 (8.5%)
Black
43 (7.9%)
Asian
16 (2.9%)
American Indian
7 (1.3%)
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:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Lincoln County Schools
Phone:	(704)736-1895
Website:	http://www.lincoln.k12.nc.us/Catawba/index.htm
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	543
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	172
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* 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 2

Kindergarten 91

Grade 1 91

Grade 2 87

Grade 3 83

Grade 4 91

Grade 5 98