Acme Delco Elementary

16337 Old Lake Road
Riegelwood, NC 28456

www.columbus.k12.nc.us

349 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Acme Delco Elementary School is a public institution located in the rural community of Riegelwood, North Carolina, and serves as part of the Columbus County Schools district. The school is committed to providing a foundational education for students in the surrounding area, focusing on academic growth, character development, and creating a supportive learning environment tailored to the needs of its local community.

As a member of the Columbus County school system, Acme Delco emphasizes the district’s broader goals of fostering student achievement and preparing young learners for middle school success. The school maintains a connection with the central district office to ensure students have access to essential educational resources and curriculum standards. Parents and community members can stay informed about the school’s academic calendar, district policies, and ongoing initiatives by visiting their official portal at http://www.columbus.k12.nc.us.

349

Total Students

21.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Acme Delco Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	130
Hispanic	82
Black	96
Two or More	21
American Indian	15
Pacific Islander	5

White
130 (37.2%)
Black
96 (27.5%)
Hispanic
82 (23.5%)
Two or More
21 (6.0%)
American Indian
15 (4.3%)
Pacific Islander
5 (1.4%)

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:	Columbus County Schools
Phone:	(910)655-2957
Website:	http://www.columbus.k12.nc.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	349
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	346
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 34

Kindergarten 44

Grade 1 47

Grade 2 45

Grade 3 40

Grade 4 40

Grade 5 47

Grade 6 52