Hallsboro-Artesia Elementary

1337 Giles Byrd Road
Hallsboro, NC 28442

www.columbus.k12.nc.us

394 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Hallsboro-Artesia Elementary School is a public school located in the rural community of Hallsboro, North Carolina. Serving students in Columbus County, the school operates under the Columbus County Schools district. It provides foundational primary education for children in the surrounding area, focusing on academic development and building a supportive learning environment tailored to the needs of its local community.

The school places a strong emphasis on fostering student growth and community engagement. As part of the Columbus County school system, it follows state-mandated curriculum standards while striving to maintain a welcoming atmosphere for families in the Hallsboro and Artesia region. For those seeking specific information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or administrative updates, the district’s official website at http://www.columbus.k12.nc.us serves as the primary resource for parents and community members.

394

Total Students

23.1

Full-Time Teachers

17.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

98.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hallsboro-Artesia Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	102
Hispanic	60
Black	90
Asian	1
Two or More	67
American Indian	73
Pacific Islander	1

White
102 (25.9%)
Black
90 (22.8%)
American Indian
73 (18.5%)
Two or More
67 (17.0%)
Hispanic
60 (15.2%)
Asian
1 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3%)

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:	Columbus County Schools
Phone:	(910)646-3510
Website:	http://www.columbus.k12.nc.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	394
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	387
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 35

Kindergarten 54

Grade 1 46

Grade 2 46

Grade 3 58

Grade 4 53

Grade 5 51

Grade 6 51