Cerro Gordo Elementary School
7685 Andrew Jackson Hwy, Cerro Gordo, NC 28430 | (910) 654-4250
- Grades: PK-8
- Student Enrollment: 388
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 388 preschool and elementary school students from grades PK-8
- 2010 Overall School AYP Met Status: Yes
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: PO Box 9, Cerro Gordo, NC 28430
- Principal or Admin: Ms Tanya Head
- Fax: (910) 654-6155
- Website: www.columbus.k12.nc.us
School Operational Details
- Title I EligibleAll students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
Additional School Details
School Calendar Description: Traditional
School Schedule: Semester
Accreditation Status: Southern Association of Colleges
School District Details
- Columbus County Schools District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $8,221
- Graduation Rate: 73.1%
- Dropout Rate: 4.7%
- Students Per Teacher: 15.6
- Enrolled Students: 6,943
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 388
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 25.1
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 15.6
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 194 (50.0%)
- Females: 194 (50.0%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 42 (10.8%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 220 (56.7%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 262 (67.5%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 8 | 2.1% |
| Black | 108 | 27.8% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.5% |
| Hispanic | 23 | 5.9% |
| White | 247 | 63.7% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 26 | 6.7% |
| Kindergarten | 37 | 9.5% |
| 1st Grade | 39 | 10.1% |
| 2nd Grade | 42 | 10.8% |
| 3rd Grade | 47 | 12.1% |
| 4th Grade | 37 | 9.5% |
| 5th Grade | 51 | 13.1% |
| 6th Grade | 39 | 10.1% |
| 7th Grade | 34 | 8.8% |
| 8th Grade | 36 | 9.3% |
Source: NC Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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