Central Elementary

Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools

www.ecpps.k12.nc.us/central-elementary

484 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Central Elementary School, located at 1059 US Hwy 17 in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, serves as a key educational institution within the Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By focusing on foundational literacy and numeracy, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success in their future academic endeavors while nurturing their social-emotional well-being.

The school benefits from being part of a broader district initiative that prioritizes community involvement and high academic standards. Through its official website, Central Elementary provides parents and guardians with access to essential resources, including school calendars, educational updates, and information regarding faculty and staff. By maintaining a strong partnership between educators, families, and the local community, Central Elementary strives to create a holistic educational experience that addresses the diverse needs of its student population.

484

Total Students

28.4

Full-Time Teachers

17.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

98.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Central Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	175
Hispanic	48
Black	216
Asian	6
Two or More	34
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	3

Black
216 (44.6%)
White
175 (36.2%)
Hispanic
48 (9.9%)
Two or More
34 (7.0%)
Asian
6 (1.2%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.6%)
American Indian
2 (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:	Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools
Phone:	(252)335-4305
Website:	http://www.ecpps.k12.nc.us/central-elementary
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	484
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	477
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

Kindergarten 103

Grade 1 82

Grade 2 75

Grade 3 81

Grade 4 84

Grade 5 59