Manteo Elementary School

mes.daretolearn.org

636 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Manteo Elementary School, located in Manteo, North Carolina, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Dare County Schools district. Situated on the picturesque Outer Banks, the school is dedicated to providing a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the primary grades. The school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, aiming to foster both academic growth and the personal development of its student body while maintaining strong ties to the local community.

The school’s website reflects a commitment to transparent communication, offering parents and guardians easy access to essential resources, including academic calendars, faculty directories, and district policy information. By prioritizing collaboration between educators, families, and students, Manteo Elementary strives to create a positive school culture that prepares young learners for future success. Whether through its structured curriculum or its involvement in local extracurricular initiatives, the school serves as a cornerstone for student advancement in the Dare County area.

636

Total Students

47.4

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

51.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Manteo Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	391
Hispanic	175
Black	20
Asian	2
Two or More	47
American Indian	1

White
391 (61.5%)
Hispanic
175 (27.5%)
Two or More
47 (7.4%)
Black
20 (3.1%)
Asian
2 (0.3%)
American Indian
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:	Dare County Schools
Phone:	(252)473-2742
Website:	http://mes.daretolearn.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	636
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	312
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* 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 53

Kindergarten 82

Grade 1 94

Grade 2 93

Grade 3 106

Grade 4 99

Grade 5 109