Township Three Elementary

www.clevelandcountyschools.org

540 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Township Three Elementary School, located on Davis Road in Shelby, North Carolina, is a public elementary school serving students within the Cleveland County Schools district. The school is committed to providing a foundational educational experience for its local community, focusing on academic growth, social-emotional development, and preparing students for success in their future academic endeavors.

As part of the Cleveland County school system, Township Three emphasizes a supportive learning environment that encourages collaboration between faculty, staff, families, and the wider Shelby community. The school utilizes the district’s resources and curriculum standards to ensure that students receive a comprehensive education, fostering both personal growth and core competency in essential subjects. You can find more specific information regarding their current programs, academic calendar, and district policies on the official Cleveland County Schools website.

540

Total Students

35.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Township Three Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	218
Hispanic	65
Black	191
Two or More	66

White
218 (40.4%)
Black
191 (35.4%)
Two or More
66 (12.2%)
Hispanic
65 (12.0%)

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:	Cleveland County Schools
Phone:	(704)476-8245
Website:	http://www.clevelandcountyschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	540
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	537
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 41

Kindergarten 75

Grade 1 93

Grade 2 72

Grade 3 84

Grade 4 82

Grade 5 93

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Township Three Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	41
Kindergarten	75
Grade 1	93
Grade 2	72
Grade 3	84
Grade 4	82
Grade 5	93

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Township Three Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	256	47.4%
Male	284	52.6%

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th