Dr John Codington Elem

4321 Carolina Beach Road
Wilmington, NC 28412

www.nhcs.k12.nc.us/codington/

470 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Dr. John Codington Elementary School, located at 4321 Carolina Beach Road in Wilmington, North Carolina, is a part of the New Hanover County School District. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive foundational education that emphasizes academic achievement, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of a supportive learning environment. As a neighborhood-based elementary school, it plays a vital role in the district’s mission to prepare students for future academic success through structured curricula and dedicated faculty involvement.

The school is well-integrated into the Wilmington area and maintains a strong focus on fostering a partnership between families and educators. By utilizing resources provided through the New Hanover County Schools system, Codington Elementary aims to offer a balanced educational experience that addresses the diverse needs of its student body. Whether through classroom instruction, extracurricular opportunities, or community engagement, the school strives to create a nurturing atmosphere where students are encouraged to grow as learners and responsible citizens.

470

Total Students

31.2

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

26.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dr John Codington Elem
Demographic	Student Count
White	374
Hispanic	32
Black	26
Asian	8
Two or More	25
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	2

White
374 (79.6%)
Hispanic
32 (6.8%)
Black
26 (5.5%)
Two or More
25 (5.3%)
Asian
8 (1.7%)
American Indian
3 (0.6%)
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)790-2236
Website:	http://www.nhcs.k12.nc.us/codington/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	470
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	113
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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 84

Grade 1 89

Grade 2 78

Grade 3 82

Grade 4 76

Grade 5 61

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Dr John Codington Elem
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	84
Grade 1	89
Grade 2	78
Grade 3	82
Grade 4	76
Grade 5	61

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Dr John Codington Elem
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	252	53.6%
Male	218	46.4%

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