River Park Elementary

240 St. Mary's Road
Hillsborough, NC 27278

www.orangecountyfirst.com/cp/

523 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Cameron Park Elementary, located at 240 St. Mary's Road in Hillsborough, NC, is a public school serving the Orange County Schools district. The school is known for its commitment to creating a nurturing and supportive learning environment that fosters academic growth and personal development for students in grades Pre-K through 5. By prioritizing a well-rounded curriculum, the faculty aims to equip young learners with foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, while also emphasizing character education and social-emotional growth.

Beyond academics, Cameron Park Elementary prides itself on maintaining a strong sense of community. The school actively encourages parental involvement and collaboration through its PTA and various volunteer opportunities, viewing the partnership between home and school as vital to student success. With a focus on inclusivity and excellence, the school seeks to prepare its diverse student population to become lifelong learners and responsible citizens, leveraging local resources and a dedicated staff to enhance the overall educational experience in the Hillsborough area.

523

Total Students

36.2

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

37.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for River Park Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	309
Hispanic	131
Black	27
Asian	10
Two or More	40
American Indian	6

White
309 (59.1%)
Hispanic
131 (25.0%)
Two or More
40 (7.6%)
Black
27 (5.2%)
Asian
10 (1.9%)
American Indian
6 (1.1%)

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)732-9326
Website:	http://www.orangecountyfirst.com/cp/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	523
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	187
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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 75

Grade 1 78

Grade 2 84

Grade 3 81

Grade 4 102

Grade 5 103