First Flight Elementary School

107 Veterans Drive
Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948

ffe.daretolearn.org

285 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

First Flight Elementary School, located in the coastal town of Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina, serves as a key educational institution within the Dare County Schools district. Dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment, the school focuses on the foundational development of its students, emphasizing both academic rigor and character building. By leveraging its unique location on the Outer Banks, the school often integrates community-focused values and local culture into its educational approach to help students succeed in their early formative years.

The school is committed to preparing its students for future success through a comprehensive curriculum that balances core subjects with social-emotional growth. As part of the "Dare to Learn" school system, First Flight Elementary prioritizes clear communication between faculty, parents, and the community to create a cohesive support network for every child. With a strong emphasis on technology integration and inclusive classroom practices, the school strives to provide a well-rounded experience that encourages curiosity, creativity, and a lifelong passion for learning.

285

Total Students

28.3

Full-Time Teachers

10.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

43.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for First Flight Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	194
Hispanic	62
Asian	7
Two or More	22

White
194 (68.1%)
Hispanic
62 (21.8%)
Two or More
22 (7.7%)
Asian
7 (2.5%)

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:	Dare County Schools
Phone:	(252)441-1111
Website:	http://ffe.daretolearn.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	285
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	118
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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 17

Kindergarten 42

Grade 1 32

Grade 2 55

Grade 3 38

Grade 4 41

Grade 5 60