Tanglewood Elementary

400 West 29th Street
Lumberton, NC 28358

www.robeson.k12.nc.us/schools.cfm?id=tes&schoolid=407

355 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 3rd

School Overview

Tanglewood Elementary, located at 400 West 29th Street in Lumberton, North Carolina, is a public school operating under the Public Schools of Robeson County district. The school serves a local community of young learners, focusing on foundational education and developmental growth within the Lumberton area. As part of a larger district, Tanglewood adheres to the state-mandated curriculum while striving to foster a supportive learning environment tailored to the needs of its diverse student body.

The school emphasizes a commitment to academic achievement and community engagement, aiming to prepare its students for success as they transition to middle school. Through its connection to the Robeson County school system, Tanglewood benefits from district-wide resources and initiatives designed to improve literacy, numeracy, and overall student well-being. For families and community members, the school serves as a central hub for educational programming and development in the heart of Lumberton.

355

Total Students

21.1

Full-Time Teachers

16.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Tanglewood Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	83
Hispanic	47
Black	120
Asian	26
Two or More	33
American Indian	42
Pacific Islander	4

Black
120 (33.8%)
White
83 (23.4%)
Hispanic
47 (13.2%)
American Indian
42 (11.8%)
Two or More
33 (9.3%)
Asian
26 (7.3%)
Pacific Islander
4 (1.1%)

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:	Public Schools of Robeson County
Phone:	(910)671-6035
Website:	http://www.robeson.k12.nc.us/schools.cfm?id=tes&schoolid=407
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 3rd
Total Students:	355
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	352
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 14

Kindergarten 87

Grade 1 95

Grade 2 82

Grade 3 77