College Park Elementary

(910)350-2058

www.nhcs.k12.nc.us/cpark/

470 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

College Park Elementary, located in the rural community of Castle Hayne, North Carolina, serves as a cornerstone for local families within the New Hanover County Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare young learners for future success by encouraging curiosity, critical thinking, and a sense of responsibility within the classroom and the broader community.

The school benefits from its location in Castle Hayne, maintaining a close-knit atmosphere where staff, students, and parents often collaborate to enhance the educational experience. With a commitment to modern teaching practices, College Park Elementary utilizes various resources to meet the diverse needs of its student population. Through extracurricular engagement and a strong sense of school spirit, the institution works to ensure that every child feels valued, challenged, and motivated to achieve their full potential throughout their formative years.

470

Total Students

35.4

Full-Time Teachers

13.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for College Park Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	93
Hispanic	153
Black	175
Asian	11
Two or More	36
Pacific Islander	2

Black
175 (37.2%)
Hispanic
153 (32.6%)
White
93 (19.8%)
Two or More
36 (7.7%)
Asian
11 (2.3%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4%)

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:	New Hanover County Schools
Phone:	(910)350-2058
Website:	http://www.nhcs.k12.nc.us/cpark/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	470
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	465
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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 83

Grade 1 82

Grade 2 82

Grade 3 74

Grade 4 78

Grade 5 71

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for College Park Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	83
Grade 1	82
Grade 2	82
Grade 3	74
Grade 4	78
Grade 5	71

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for College Park Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	232	49.4%
Male	238	50.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)

Wilmington Preparatory Academy

Charter School 91 Students

134 Cinema Drive
Wilmington, NC 28403 (1.6 miles away)

Elementary School K - 8th