Aquadale Elementary

aquadale.stanlycountyschools.org

379 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Aquadale Elementary School is a public PK-5 institution located in Norwood, North Carolina, serving as part of the Stanly County Schools district. The school is situated in a rural setting, providing a focused, community-oriented learning environment for its students. It emphasizes foundational academic skills while striving to foster a supportive atmosphere that encourages both personal growth and scholastic achievement for its diverse student body.

As part of the Stanly County school system, Aquadale Elementary integrates district-wide curriculum standards with programs designed to engage elementary-aged children in their early developmental years. The school maintains a digital presence through the official district portal, which serves as a hub for parents and guardians to access information regarding academic calendars, school policies, and community resources. Through its faculty and staff, the school remains committed to preparing its students for success as they transition into middle school and beyond.

379

Total Students

29.1

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Aquadale Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	244
Hispanic	34
Black	48
Asian	16
Two or More	35
American Indian	2

White
244 (64.4%)
Black
48 (12.7%)
Two or More
35 (9.2%)
Hispanic
34 (9.0%)
Asian
16 (4.2%)
American Indian
2 (0.5%)

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:	Stanly County Schools
Phone:	(704)961-5600
Website:	http://aquadale.stanlycountyschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	379
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	376
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 36

Kindergarten 61

Grade 1 50

Grade 2 52

Grade 3 65

Grade 4 60

Grade 5 55