Lucama Elementary

lucama.wilsonschoolsnc.net/

431 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Lucama Elementary School, located in Lucama, North Carolina, is a part of the Wilson County Schools district. Serving students in a small-town, rural setting, the school focuses on providing a foundational education that emphasizes core academic skills while fostering a supportive community environment. As a neighborhood school, it plays a vital role in the local community, striving to prepare students for middle school success through a curriculum aligned with state standards.

The school is dedicated to creating a safe and engaging learning environment where students are encouraged to grow both academically and socially. By utilizing the resources and oversight of the Wilson County School system, Lucama Elementary works to integrate modern educational practices with the personalized attention often found in smaller school settings. Families interested in specific programs, current school calendars, or administrative updates can find more detailed information on their official district website at [www.wilson.k12.nc.us](http://www.wilson.k12.nc.us).

431

Total Students

23.8

Full-Time Teachers

18.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lucama Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	199
Hispanic	135
Black	74
Two or More	23

White
199 (46.2%)
Hispanic
135 (31.3%)
Black
74 (17.2%)
Two or More
23 (5.3%)

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:	Wilson County Schools
Phone:	(252)239-1257
Website:	http://lucama.wilsonschoolsnc.net/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	431
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	428
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 26

Kindergarten 86

Grade 1 74

Grade 2 72

Grade 3 63

Grade 4 51

Grade 5 59