William T Brown Elementary

2522 Andrews Church Road
Spring Lake, NC 28390

www.wtbes.ccs.k12.nc.us/index.htm

562 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

William T. Brown Elementary School, located in Spring Lake, North Carolina, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Cumberland County Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that prioritizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By integrating a standard-aligned curriculum with extracurricular opportunities, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for success in their future academic endeavors while nurturing a sense of community responsibility.

The school’s official website highlights its dedication to effective communication between faculty, parents, and the local community. Through various resources and updates provided online, William T. Brown Elementary ensures that families remain informed about school policies, academic calendars, and campus initiatives. With a focus on inclusive teaching practices, the school strives to provide a safe and encouraging atmosphere where students are empowered to meet rigorous educational standards and develop essential life skills.

562

Total Students

33.4

Full-Time Teachers

16.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

98.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for William T Brown Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	48
Hispanic	103
Black	355
Asian	5
Two or More	39
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	6

Black
355 (63.2%)
Hispanic
103 (18.3%)
White
48 (8.5%)
Two or More
39 (6.9%)
American Indian
6 (1.1%)
Pacific Islander
6 (1.1%)
Asian
5 (0.9%)

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:	Cumberland County Schools
Phone:	(910)497-1258
Website:	http://www.wtbes.ccs.k12.nc.us/index.htm
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	562
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	552
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 32

Kindergarten 93

Grade 1 88

Grade 2 85

Grade 3 106

Grade 4 71

Grade 5 87

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for William T Brown Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	32
Kindergarten	93
Grade 1	88
Grade 2	85
Grade 3	106
Grade 4	71
Grade 5	87

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for William T Brown Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	287	51.1%
Male	275	48.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)