Siler City Elementary

(919)663-2032

www.chatham.k12.nc.us/o/sce

591 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Siler City Elementary, located in Siler City, North Carolina, is a core institution within the Chatham County Schools district. Serving a diverse student body, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth and personal development. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state standards while integrating modern instructional strategies, ensuring that students are prepared for the challenges of middle school and beyond.

Beyond academics, Siler City Elementary places a strong emphasis on community engagement and the social-emotional well-being of its students. The school encourages active parental involvement and works closely with local stakeholders to provide a well-rounded educational experience. Through a variety of programs and extracurricular initiatives, the faculty and staff strive to cultivate an inclusive culture where every student is encouraged to succeed, reflecting the school’s commitment to the broader Chatham County community.

591

Total Students

48.2

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Siler City Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	63
Hispanic	415
Black	91
Asian	7
Two or More	14
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
415 (70.2%)
Black
91 (15.4%)
White
63 (10.7%)
Two or More
14 (2.4%)
Asian
7 (1.2%)
Pacific Islander
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:	Chatham County Schools
Phone:	(919)663-2032
Website:	http://www.chatham.k12.nc.us/o/sce
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	591
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	48.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	588
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 31

Kindergarten 91

Grade 1 92

Grade 2 93

Grade 3 90

Grade 4 103

Grade 5 91