Pumpkin Center Primary

3970 King Wilkinson Road
Lincolnton, NC 28092
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Pumpkin Center Primary serves 289 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 289 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

School Overview

Pumpkin Center Primary's student population of 289 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
289 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Pumpkin Center Primary is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NC)
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
4%
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Hispanic
9%
20%
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Black
1%
25%
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White
84%
45%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.29
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
3%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Pumpkin Center Primary often compared to?
Pumpkin Center Primaryis often viewed alongside schools like Rock Springs Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Pumpkin Center Primary?
289 students attend Pumpkin Center Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Pumpkin Center Primary students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pumpkin Center Primary?
Pumpkin Center Primary has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pumpkin Center Primary offer ?
Pumpkin Center Primary offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Pumpkin Center Primary part of?
Pumpkin Center Primary is part of Lincoln County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 289 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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