Shawtown Primary serves 386 students in grades Prekindergarten-3.
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 60% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
386 students
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
11%
22%
Black
49%
24%
White
40%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Shawtown Primary?
386 students attend Shawtown Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Shawtown Primary students are Black, 40% of students are White, and 11% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Shawtown Primary?
Shawtown Primary has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Shawtown Primary offer ?
Shawtown Primary offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Shawtown Primary part of?
Shawtown Primary is part of Harnett County Schools.
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