Central Elementary

4083 Wilkesboro Hwy
Statesville, NC 28625

www.iss.k12.nc.us/schools/central

331 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Central Elementary School, located at 4083 Wilkesboro Hwy in Statesville, North Carolina, is a public institution operating under the Iredell-Statesville Schools district. Serving the local community, the school focuses on providing foundational education to elementary-aged students, emphasizing academic development and personal growth within a structured school environment.

As part of the Iredell-Statesville school system, Central Elementary aligns its curriculum with state standards while striving to foster a supportive atmosphere for its diverse student body. The school is committed to preparing students for future academic success by balancing core subjects like literacy and mathematics with opportunities for social development, ensuring that students have the essential tools needed to progress in their educational journeys.

331

Total Students

22.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

97.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Central Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	287
Hispanic	22
Black	7
Asian	4
Two or More	11

White
287 (86.7%)
Hispanic
22 (6.6%)
Two or More
11 (3.3%)
Black
7 (2.1%)
Asian
4 (1.2%)

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:	Iredell-Statesville Schools
Phone:	(704)876-0746
Website:	http://www.iss.k12.nc.us/schools/central
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	331
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	323
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 2

Kindergarten 44

Grade 1 48

Grade 2 65

Grade 3 53

Grade 4 55

Grade 5 64