Copeland Elementary

948 Copeland School Road
Dobson, NC 27017

www.surry.k12.nc.us

274 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Copeland Elementary School is a public primary school located in the rural community of Dobson, North Carolina. Part of the Surry County Schools district, the institution serves a tight-knit student population, emphasizing foundational academic development and the cultivation of a supportive learning environment. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state educational standards while fostering a sense of community engagement and character development among its elementary-aged students.

As a representative school within the Surry County system, Copeland Elementary benefits from the district’s broader mission to provide quality instruction and equitable resources to all students in the region. The school facilities are situated in a quiet, accessible setting, and the administration focuses on maintaining strong communication with families to ensure student success. For those interested in enrollment procedures, school calendars, or specific academic programs, the district’s official website provides centralized resources and updates for the entire Surry County community.

274

Total Students

21.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

98.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Copeland Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	145
Hispanic	122
Black	2
Asian	3
Two or More	2

White
145 (52.9%)
Hispanic
122 (44.5%)
Asian
3 (1.1%)
Black
2 (0.7%)
Two or More
2 (0.7%)

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:	Surry County Schools
Phone:	(336)374-2572
Website:	http://www.surry.k12.nc.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	274
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	271
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 18

Kindergarten 47

Grade 1 39

Grade 2 42

Grade 3 41

Grade 4 42

Grade 5 45