Perquimans Central

Perquimans County Schools
181 Winfall Blvd
Winfall, NC 27985
423 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd
School Overview
Perquimans Central School, located in Winfall, North Carolina, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Perquimans County School District. As a primary school, it focuses on the early development of young learners, typically catering to students in pre-kindergarten and kindergarten. The school is dedicated to creating a nurturing and supportive environment that emphasizes early literacy, social-emotional growth, and the building of essential academic habits that prepare students for their transition into elementary education.

The school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and collaborative learning, reflecting its role as a central hub for families in the Winfall area. By utilizing a curriculum designed to meet state standards while addressing the unique developmental needs of early childhood, Perquimans Central aims to foster a love for learning from the very beginning. Through structured classroom activities, parental engagement, and a focus on student-centered instruction, the school strives to provide a solid educational bedrock for every child who passes through its doors.
423
Total Students
29.0
Full-Time Teachers
14.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
99.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    277 (65.5%)
  • Black
    88 (20.8%)
  • Two or More
    35 (8.3%)
  • Hispanic
    23 (5.4%)
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: Perquimans County Schools
Phone: (252)426-5332
Website: http://pcs.pqschools.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students: 423
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 420
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 40
Kindergarten 139
Grade 1 123
Grade 2 121
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Hertford Grammar
Perquimans County Schools
420 Students
603 Dobbs Street
Hertford, NC 27944 (2.0 miles away)
Elementary School 3rd - 5th