Central Elementary

www.orangecountyfirst.com/ce/

261 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Central Elementary School, located at 154 Hayes St in Hillsborough, North Carolina, is a public school serving the Orange County community. As part of the Orange County Schools district, the institution is committed to providing a foundational academic experience for its students, emphasizing both intellectual growth and social development within a supportive learning environment.

The school strives to foster a collaborative community where educators, students, and families work together to support student success. Through its curriculum and extracurricular efforts, Central Elementary aims to instill a love of learning in its students, preparing them for future academic endeavors while maintaining a focus on the unique needs of the Hillsborough area. Prospective families can find further information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and district news on the official school website.

261

Total Students

23.3

Full-Time Teachers

11.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

98.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Central Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	105
Hispanic	63
Black	72
Asian	4
Two or More	17

White
105 (40.2%)
Black
72 (27.6%)
Hispanic
63 (24.1%)
Two or More
17 (6.5%)
Asian
4 (1.5%)

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)732-3622
Website:	http://www.orangecountyfirst.com/ce/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	261
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	258
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 44

Grade 1 37

Grade 2 40

Grade 3 47

Grade 4 42

Grade 5 51