Upchurch Elementary

www.hcs.k12.nc.us/ues/default.htm

646 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Upchurch Elementary School, located in Raeford, North Carolina, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Hoke County School system. Dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment, the school focuses on the academic and personal development of its students, typically catering to those in the elementary grade levels. The school emphasizes core curriculum standards while striving to create a community where students feel encouraged to reach their full potential.

In addition to its academic programs, Upchurch Elementary integrates various school activities and resources to promote student engagement and parent involvement. By maintaining a presence within the Hoke County district, the school works to align its goals with broader educational initiatives in the region. Families and community members can utilize the school's website to stay updated on academic calendars, district policies, and ongoing school events that support the success of their student body.

646

Total Students

40.3

Full-Time Teachers

16.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Upchurch Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	89
Hispanic	188
Black	277
Asian	5
Two or More	73
American Indian	11
Pacific Islander	3

Black
277 (42.9%)
Hispanic
188 (29.1%)
White
89 (13.8%)
Two or More
73 (11.3%)
American Indian
11 (1.7%)
Asian
5 (0.8%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Hoke County Schools
Phone:	(910)875-1574
Website:	http://www.hcs.k12.nc.us/ues/default.htm
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	646
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	640
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 69

Kindergarten 96

Grade 1 93

Grade 2 94

Grade 3 108

Grade 4 88

Grade 5 98