West Hoke Elementary

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

467 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

West Hoke Elementary School, located in Raeford, North Carolina, is a public elementary school serving students within the Hoke County School District. Situated on Turnpike Road, the school focuses on providing foundational academic instruction to its diverse student body while fostering a supportive learning environment. As part of the county-wide school system, the institution adheres to the district’s core curriculum and state educational standards, aiming to prepare young learners for middle school through literacy, mathematics, and social development programs.

The school emphasizes community involvement and active parent-teacher engagement, which are central to the Hoke County Schools' mission of "Excellence in Education." By utilizing its website as a primary communication hub, the school keeps families informed about upcoming events, academic calendars, and school policies. West Hoke Elementary strives to create a structured and safe campus culture that encourages students to excel both academically and personally, acting as an essential pillar of the Raeford community.

467

Total Students

34.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West Hoke Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	97
Hispanic	105
Black	184
Asian	1
Two or More	52
American Indian	24
Pacific Islander	4

Black
184 (39.4%)
Hispanic
105 (22.5%)
White
97 (20.8%)
Two or More
52 (11.1%)
American Indian
24 (5.1%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.9%)
Asian
1 (0.2%)

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)875-2584
Website:	http://www.hcs.k12.nc.us/whes/default.htm
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	467
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	464
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 35

Kindergarten 74

Grade 1 66

Grade 2 73

Grade 3 77

Grade 4 73

Grade 5 69