Pumpkin Center Primary serves 306 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 306 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pumpkin Center Primary's student population of 306 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
306 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Pumpkin Center Primary is 0.29, 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
15:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
8%
20%
Black
2%
25%
White
84%
44%
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
39%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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, Catawba Elementary School, Pine Lake Preparatory by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Pumpkin Center Primary?
306 students attend Pumpkin Center Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Pumpkin Center Primary students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pumpkin Center Primary?
Pumpkin Center Primary has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
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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