Hobbton Elementary

12361 Hobbton Hwy
Newton Grove, NC 28366

www.sampson.k12.nc.us/o/hobbtones

453 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Hobbton Elementary School, located in the rural community of Newton Grove, North Carolina, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Sampson County School district. Dedicated to fostering both academic achievement and personal growth, the school emphasizes a supportive learning environment tailored to the needs of its diverse student body. By focusing on core curriculum standards and building a strong sense of community, Hobbton Elementary aims to prepare its young students for successful transitions into middle school and beyond.

The school benefits from its identity as part of the tight-knit Hobbton "Wildcats" community, which frequently bridges the gap between home and school life. Through a combination of classroom instruction, extracurricular opportunities, and active parental engagement, the school strives to instill a lifelong love of learning. Families looking for more specific information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or district-wide initiatives can find comprehensive resources on the official Sampson County Schools website.

453

Total Students

28.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

95.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hobbton Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	154
Hispanic	229
Black	48
Asian	4
Two or More	12
American Indian	6

Hispanic
229 (50.6%)
White
154 (34.0%)
Black
48 (10.6%)
Two or More
12 (2.6%)
American Indian
6 (1.3%)
Asian
4 (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:	Sampson County Schools
Phone:	(910)594-0392
Website:	http://www.sampson.k12.nc.us/o/hobbtones
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	453
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	433
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

Kindergarten 65

Grade 1 85

Grade 2 80

Grade 3 81

Grade 4 69

Grade 5 73