Vanceboro-Farm Life Elementary

2000 Farm Life Avenue
Vanceboro, NC 28586

www.cravenk12.org/vfl

494 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Vanceboro-Farm Life Elementary School is a public school located in Vanceboro, North Carolina, serving as a core educational hub within the Craven County Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By integrating traditional curriculum standards with a focus on community values, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success in their future academic endeavors while maintaining a welcoming atmosphere for both students and their families.

The school is deeply rooted in its local community, reflecting the values of its namesake town. As an elementary institution, it typically focuses on foundational literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional skills, utilizing various resources to ensure students are well-rounded. Through its digital presence and communication channels, Vanceboro-Farm Life Elementary keeps parents and guardians informed about school events, academic milestones, and district policies, underscoring its commitment to a strong school-home partnership.

494

Total Students

31.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

98.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Vanceboro-Farm Life Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	227
Hispanic	54
Black	164
Asian	1
Two or More	45
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

White
227 (46.0%)
Black
164 (33.2%)
Hispanic
54 (10.9%)
Two or More
45 (9.1%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4%)
Asian
1 (0.2%)
American Indian
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:	Craven County Board of Education
Phone:	(252)244-3215
Website:	http://www.cravenk12.org/vfl
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	494
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	485
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 42

Kindergarten 78

Grade 1 75

Grade 2 83

Grade 3 66

Grade 4 78

Grade 5 72