Pumpkin Center Primary serves 300 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 300 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pumpkin Center Primary's student population of 300 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
300 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Pumpkin Center Primary is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
4%
Hispanic
10%
21%
Black
2%
25%
White
82%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Pumpkin Center Primary often compared to?
Pumpkin Center Primaryis often viewed alongside schools like Catawba Elementary School, Rock Springs Elementary School, Pine Lake Preparatory by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Pumpkin Center Primary?
300 students attend Pumpkin Center Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Pumpkin Center Primary students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pumpkin Center Primary?
Pumpkin Center Primary has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Pumpkin Center Primary offer ?
Pumpkin Center Primary offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Pumpkin Center Primary part of?
Pumpkin Center Primary is part of Lincoln County Schools School District.
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