Edward Best Elementary

www.fcschools.net/edwardbestelementaryschool

498 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Edward Best Elementary School is a public institution located in Louisburg, North Carolina, serving students in Franklin County. As part of the Franklin County Schools district, the school focuses on providing a foundational education for young learners, emphasizing core academic skills in reading, mathematics, and science while fostering a supportive community environment. The school is committed to preparing its students for future academic success through a structured curriculum and collaborative engagement between educators, parents, and the local community.

The school’s mission generally reflects a dedication to student development, character building, and the cultivation of a positive learning culture. By utilizing its location on NC 56 Hwy East, Edward Best serves as a central educational hub for families in the Louisburg area. Through its ongoing initiatives and daily instruction, the school strives to ensure that every student has access to the resources and guidance necessary to reach their full potential within a safe and nurturing school setting.

498

Total Students

35.8

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Edward Best Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	212
Hispanic	135
Black	115
Asian	1
Two or More	35

White
212 (42.6%)
Hispanic
135 (27.1%)
Black
115 (23.1%)
Two or More
35 (7.0%)
Asian
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:	Franklin County Schools
Phone:	(919)853-2347
Website:	http://www.fcschools.net/edwardbestelementaryschool
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	498
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	495
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 18

Kindergarten 88

Grade 1 84

Grade 2 79

Grade 3 79

Grade 4 81

Grade 5 69