South Topsail Elementary

sites.google.com/a/pender.k12.nc.us/ste/

618 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

South Topsail Elementary School, located in Hampstead, North Carolina, serves as a key educational institution within the Pender County Schools district. Situated on Hoover Road, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students in the region. Its mission emphasizes academic growth, character development, and the cultivation of a strong school community, aiming to prepare students for success as they transition through their formative elementary years.

The school places a significant focus on integrating modern educational practices with a student-centered approach. By maintaining a connection to the broader Pender County school system, South Topsail Elementary utilizes shared resources and district-wide standards to ensure students receive a comprehensive curriculum in core subjects like literacy, mathematics, and science. Through various school programs and community engagement efforts, the school strives to create a collaborative atmosphere where families, educators, and students work together to support a positive and effective educational experience.

618

Total Students

38.3

Full-Time Teachers

16.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South Topsail Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	475
Hispanic	67
Black	19
Asian	8
Two or More	45
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

White
475 (76.9%)
Hispanic
67 (10.8%)
Two or More
45 (7.3%)
Black
19 (3.1%)
Asian
8 (1.3%)
American Indian
3 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
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:	Pender County Schools
Phone:	(910)270-2756
Website:	http://sites.google.com/a/pender.k12.nc.us/ste/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	618
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	615
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 34

Kindergarten 78

Grade 1 97

Grade 2 92

Grade 3 108

Grade 4 91

Grade 5 118