New Market Elementary School

nms.randolph.k12.nc.us/

362 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

New Market Elementary School, located in Sophia, North Carolina, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Randolph County School System. Dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment, the school focuses on the comprehensive development of its students, emphasizing core academic skills alongside character building. By maintaining strong ties to the local Sophia community, the school aims to create a welcoming atmosphere where students from diverse backgrounds can thrive under the guidance of committed educators and staff.

The school’s academic approach is supported by the resources and curriculum standards of the Randolph County school district, ensuring that students receive a well-rounded education that prepares them for future transitions. Beyond the classroom, New Market Elementary encourages parental involvement and community partnership to enhance the educational experience. With its emphasis on inclusivity and student-centered learning, the school remains a vital pillar for families in the Sophia area, striving to help every child reach their full potential in both their studies and personal growth.

362

Total Students

30.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for New Market Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	281
Hispanic	61
Black	6
Asian	6
Two or More	8

White
281 (77.6%)
Hispanic
61 (16.9%)
Two or More
8 (2.2%)
Black
6 (1.7%)
Asian
6 (1.7%)

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:	Randolph County School System
Phone:	(336)495-3340
Website:	http://nms.randolph.k12.nc.us/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	362
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	359
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

Kindergarten 60

Grade 1 63

Grade 2 62

Grade 3 67

Grade 4 54

Grade 5 56

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for New Market Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	60
Grade 1	63
Grade 2	62
Grade 3	67
Grade 4	54
Grade 5	56

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for New Market Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	180	49.7%
Male	182	50.3%

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th