Efland Cheeks Elementary

www.orangecountyfirst.com/ecge/

532 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Efland-Cheeks Global Elementary School, located in Efland, North Carolina, is a key institution within the Orange County Schools district. As a "Global" school, it emphasizes a curriculum designed to prepare students for an interconnected world, often integrating international perspectives into core subjects. The school is known for fostering a tight-knit, community-oriented environment that prioritizes both academic rigor and the social-emotional development of its students.

The campus is situated in a rural setting, which helps cultivate a unique, welcoming atmosphere for families in the area. By focusing on collaborative learning and innovative instruction, Efland-Cheeks aims to provide a well-rounded educational experience that encourages students to become active, engaged citizens. For parents and community members, the school serves as a central hub, maintaining a strong commitment to transparency and communication regarding school performance and student achievement.

532

Total Students

36.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Efland Cheeks Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	175
Hispanic	154
Black	129
Asian	26
Two or More	47
American Indian	1

White
175 (32.9%)
Hispanic
154 (28.9%)
Black
129 (24.2%)
Two or More
47 (8.8%)
Asian
26 (4.9%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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:	Orange County Schools
Phone:	(919)245-4042
Website:	http://www.orangecountyfirst.com/ecge/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	532
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	529
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 24

Kindergarten 78

Grade 1 80

Grade 2 84

Grade 3 85

Grade 4 85

Grade 5 96