Dixon Elementary

130 Betty Dixon Rd
Holly Ridge, NC 28445

www.onslow.k12.nc.us/dixones

760 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Dixon Elementary School, located in Holly Ridge, North Carolina, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Onslow County School district. Dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment, the school focuses on the academic and personal growth of its young students. By emphasizing core curriculum standards, the school aims to prepare children for their future educational journeys while encouraging social responsibility and character development within the local community.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Dixon Elementary places a high value on the partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding Holly Ridge area. The school integrates various resources and extracurricular opportunities to ensure a well-rounded experience, aiming to create a welcoming atmosphere where students feel encouraged to explore their interests. Through its commitment to student success and community engagement, the school serves as a central hub for early childhood education in its region.

760

Total Students

47.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

33.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dixon Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	576
Hispanic	86
Black	21
Asian	6
Two or More	69
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
576 (75.8%)
Hispanic
86 (11.3%)
Two or More
69 (9.1%)
Black
21 (2.8%)
Asian
6 (0.8%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

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:	Onslow County Schools
Phone:	(910)327-2104
Website:	http://www.onslow.k12.nc.us/dixones
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	760
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	225
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	29

* 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 32

Kindergarten 131

Grade 1 112

Grade 2 136

Grade 3 118

Grade 4 105

Grade 5 126