Wrightsville Beach Elem

220 Coral Drive
Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480

www.nhcs.k12.nc.us/wbeach/

280 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Wrightsville Beach Elementary School, located at 220 Coral Drive in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina, serves as a coastal pillar of the New Hanover County School district. The school benefits from its unique setting, fostering a community-focused learning environment that encourages students to connect with their natural surroundings. As a neighborhood school, it is highly regarded for its intimate atmosphere, dedicated staff, and commitment to academic excellence, providing a foundational educational experience for students in the primary grade levels.

The school’s curriculum emphasizes core academic standards while often integrating the unique environmental context of its seaside location. By maintaining strong ties to the local Wrightsville Beach community, the school encourages parental involvement and a collaborative spirit among teachers, families, and students. Prospective families or interested community members can learn more about the school’s specific programs, events, and academic calendars by visiting their official website at http://www.nhcs.k12.nc.us/wbeach/.

280

Total Students

19.4

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

8.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wrightsville Beach Elem
Demographic	Student Count
White	256
Hispanic	9
Black	2
Asian	5
Two or More	8

White
256 (91.4%)
Hispanic
9 (3.2%)
Two or More
8 (2.9%)
Asian
5 (1.8%)
Black
2 (0.7%)

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)256-3171
Website:	http://www.nhcs.k12.nc.us/wbeach/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	280
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	25
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 39

Grade 1 50

Grade 2 44

Grade 3 44

Grade 4 48

Grade 5 55

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Wrightsville Beach Elem
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	39
Grade 1	50
Grade 2	44
Grade 3	44
Grade 4	48
Grade 5	55

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Wrightsville Beach Elem
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	140	50%
Male	140	50%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)