At a glance
Reported students
394
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
23.14
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
North Carolina elementary enrollment
38th percentile
Compared with 1,460 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
426.5
Hallsboro-Artesia Elementary: 394 reported students.
State peer staffing position
89th percentile
17:1 reported; state peer median 14.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 337
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25.42
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.3:1
What the reported data says about Hallsboro-Artesia Elementary
Hallsboro-Artesia Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–06 in Hallsboro. It is one of 12 current school records connected to Columbus County Schools. NCES reports 394 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,460 elementary schools in North Carolina with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 458 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 38th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17:1, above the North Carolina median of 14.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (25.9%) and Black (22.8%). English learners represent 6.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 8.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Hallsboro-Artesia Elementary
- 1How do the reported 17:1 student–teacher ratio and 23.14 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 6.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 8.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 98.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.54
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White25.9%
- Hispanic15.2%
- Black22.8%
- Asian0.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native18.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial17%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Columbus County Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Acme Delco Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–06
349 reported students
Old Dock Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–04
265 reported students
Chadbourn Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
233 reported students
Tabor City School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
598 reported students
Williams Township
Elementary · Grades PK–08
659 reported students
West Columbus School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
814 reported students
Public schools near Hallsboro-Artesia Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Academy Other · Charter · Thomas Academy | 03–12 | 62 | 3.2 mi |
| East Columbus Junior-Senior High High · Columbus County Schools | 07–12 | 576 | 4.7 mi |
| Edgewood Elementary Elementary · Whiteville City Schools | 03–05 | 450 | 6.9 mi |
| Whiteville High High · Whiteville City Schools | 09–12 | 639 | 7.5 mi |
| Central Middle Middle · Whiteville City Schools | 06–08 | 451 | 7.6 mi |
| Whiteville Primary Elementary · Whiteville City Schools | PK–02 | 486 | 7.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Hallsboro-Artesia Elementary
What grades does Hallsboro-Artesia Elementary serve?
Hallsboro-Artesia Elementary reports grades PK–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Columbus County Schools.
How many students attend Hallsboro-Artesia Elementary?
Hallsboro-Artesia Elementary reported 394 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 38th percentile among 1,460 North Carolina elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 337 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Hallsboro-Artesia Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 17:1, based on 394 students and 23.14 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The North Carolina median for the same school level is 14.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Hallsboro-Artesia Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Hallsboro-Artesia Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Columbus County Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Hallsboro-Artesia Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
98.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Hallsboro-Artesia Elementary in?
Hallsboro-Artesia Elementary is part of Columbus County Schools, based in Whiteville, NC, which operates 12 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Hallsboro-Artesia Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Thomas Academy (3.2 mi), East Columbus Junior-Senior High (4.7 mi), Edgewood Elementary (6.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.