North Cove Elementary School

401 American Thread Road
Marion, NC 28752

www.ncove.mcdowell.k12.nc.us

230 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

North Cove Elementary School, located in the scenic foothills of Marion, North Carolina, serves as a central hub for the local McDowell County community. As part of the McDowell County Schools district, the institution is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the development of strong character in its students. The school focuses on providing a well-rounded education that prepares children for the transition to middle school while maintaining a close-knit atmosphere that reflects the rural character of the surrounding area.

The school is committed to utilizing technology and modern instructional strategies to enhance student engagement and achievement. By leveraging resources like their official website, they maintain active communication with families, ensuring that parents are involved in the educational process. With a philosophy centered on student success, North Cove Elementary strives to cultivate a safe, inclusive, and challenging environment where every student is encouraged to reach their full potential, both inside and outside the classroom.

230

Total Students

15.9

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

98.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for North Cove Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	174
Hispanic	37
Black	2
Two or More	17

White
174 (75.7%)
Hispanic
37 (16.1%)
Two or More
17 (7.4%)
Black
2 (0.9%)

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:	McDowell County Schools
Phone:	(828)756-4342
Website:	http://www.ncove.mcdowell.k12.nc.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	230
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	227
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 29

Kindergarten 28

Grade 1 40

Grade 2 31

Grade 3 43

Grade 4 23

Grade 5 36