Winter Park Model Elementary

204 S MacMillan Ave
Wilmington, NC 28403

www.nhcs.k12.nc.us/wpark/

311 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Winter Park Model Elementary School is a public school located in Wilmington, North Carolina, serving students as part of the New Hanover County Schools district. As a "model" school, the institution is historically recognized for its commitment to academic excellence and pedagogical innovation, often serving as a site for demonstration and best practices within the district. The school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, aiming to foster both the intellectual and social-emotional development of its students in a supportive, community-focused environment.

The school is well-regarded for its dedicated faculty and staff who prioritize student engagement through a diverse and rigorous curriculum. By integrating traditional classroom instruction with modern educational strategies, Winter Park aims to prepare its students for long-term academic success. Parents and community members play an active role in the school's culture, contributing to a collaborative atmosphere that supports the diverse needs of the local Wilmington student population.

311

Total Students

25.2

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Winter Park Model Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	136
Hispanic	108
Black	45
Asian	5
Two or More	17

White
136 (43.7%)
Hispanic
108 (34.7%)
Black
45 (14.5%)
Two or More
17 (5.5%)
Asian
5 (1.6%)

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)350-2159
Website:	http://www.nhcs.k12.nc.us/wpark/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	311
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	308
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 54

Grade 1 41

Grade 2 59

Grade 3 60

Grade 4 52

Grade 5 45

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Winter Park Model Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	54
Grade 1	41
Grade 2	59
Grade 3	60
Grade 4	52
Grade 5	45

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Winter Park Model Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	154	49.5%
Male	157	50.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)

Wilmington School of the Arts

Charter School 297 Students

1306 Floral Pkwy
Wilmington, NC 28403 (1.1 miles away)

Elementary School K - 7th