School Overview
Based on the information provided in the J. Glenn Edwards Elementary School handbook, here is a summary of the school:

J. Glenn Edwards Elementary School, located in Sanford, North Carolina, operates as part of the Lee County School system with a mission centered on fostering a safe, supportive, and academically rigorous environment for its students. The school emphasizes the importance of a strong partnership between home and school, encouraging parents to be actively involved in their children's education through clear communication and regular participation in school activities. The curriculum is designed to meet state standards while promoting the social, emotional, and intellectual development of each child, preparing them for success in their future educational endeavors.

Beyond academics, the school places a significant focus on student behavior and character development. The handbook outlines clear expectations for student conduct, emphasizing respect, responsibility, and safety to ensure a productive learning atmosphere. With a dedicated staff and a comprehensive approach to school policies—ranging from attendance and dress codes to health services and emergency procedures—J. Glenn Edwards Elementary strives to create a structured yet nurturing community where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best.
587
Total Students
35.8
Full-Time Teachers
16.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
99.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for J Glenn Edwards Elementary
Demographic Student Count
White179
Hispanic272
Black98
Asian7
Two or More28
American Indian1
Pacific Islander2
  • Hispanic
    272 (46.3%)
  • White
    179 (30.5%)
  • Black
    98 (16.7%)
  • Two or More
    28 (4.8%)
  • Asian
    7 (1.2%)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.3%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2%)
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: Lee County Schools
Phone: (919)774-3733
Website: http://www.lee.k12.nc.us/Edwards.pdf
Grade Range: K - 5th
Total Students: 587
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 35.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 584
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 102
Grade 1 93
Grade 2 104
Grade 3 95
Grade 4 89
Grade 5 104

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for J Glenn Edwards Elementary
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten102
Grade 193
Grade 2104
Grade 395
Grade 489
Grade 5104
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for J Glenn Edwards Elementary
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female25643.6%
Male33156.4%