Sheep-Harney Elementary

Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools

200 W Elizabeth St
Elizabeth City, NC 27909

www.ecpps.k12.nc.us/sheep-harney-elementary

441 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Sheep-Harney Elementary School, located in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, serves as a vital educational hub within the Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and character development for its diverse student body. By focusing on fundamental literacy and numeracy skills, the staff aims to prepare elementary-aged children for success in their future academic endeavors while nurturing their social-emotional well-being.

The school places a strong value on community engagement and the partnership between parents, educators, and students. Through its various programs and curriculum initiatives, Sheep-Harney Elementary strives to create a positive school culture where students feel encouraged to explore their interests and reach their full potential. As part of the broader district, the school works to ensure that students are equipped with the resources and guidance necessary to thrive in a rapidly changing world, reflecting a commitment to excellence in primary education.

441

Total Students

27.4

Full-Time Teachers

16.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sheep-Harney Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	112
Hispanic	85
Black	195
Asian	4
Two or More	45

Black
195 (44.2%)
White
112 (25.4%)
Hispanic
85 (19.3%)
Two or More
45 (10.2%)
Asian
4 (0.9%)

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)335-4303
Website:	http://www.ecpps.k12.nc.us/sheep-harney-elementary
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	441
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	438
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 130

Kindergarten 45

Grade 1 53

Grade 2 61

Grade 3 59

Grade 4 56

Grade 5 37