Eastover-Central Elementary

www.ecnes.ccs.k12.nc.us/

401 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Eastover-Central Elementary School, located in Eastover, North Carolina, is a part of the Cumberland County Schools district. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on creating a supportive academic environment that emphasizes foundational learning, character development, and student engagement. As a hub for the Eastover area, the school works to foster strong partnerships between educators, students, and families to ensure that children reach their full potential in their early formative years.

The school’s website highlights its commitment to a comprehensive educational experience that goes beyond core academics. By providing various resources and school-wide initiatives, Eastover-Central aims to cultivate a positive school culture where students feel encouraged to participate in extracurricular activities and collaborate with their peers. Through its dedication to excellence and community involvement, the school remains an essential pillar of the Eastover community, striving to prepare its students for future success in middle school and beyond.

401

Total Students

25.8

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Eastover-Central Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	227
Hispanic	58
Black	72
Asian	10
Two or More	28
American Indian	6

White
227 (56.6%)
Black
72 (18.0%)
Hispanic
58 (14.5%)
Two or More
28 (7.0%)
Asian
10 (2.5%)
American Indian
6 (1.5%)

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:	Cumberland County Schools
Phone:	(910)483-8997
Website:	http://www.ecnes.ccs.k12.nc.us/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	401
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	398
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 59

Grade 1 55

Grade 2 74

Grade 3 67

Grade 4 65

Grade 5 63

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Eastover-Central Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	18
Kindergarten	59
Grade 1	55
Grade 2	74
Grade 3	67
Grade 4	65
Grade 5	63

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Eastover-Central Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	205	51.1%
Male	196	48.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)