Pumpkin Center Primary serves 325 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 325 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pumpkin Center Primary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
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Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Pumpkin Center Primary's student population of 325 students has grown by 10% 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
325 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Pumpkin Center Primary is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
10%
22%
Black
3%
24%
White
80%
42%
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
1%
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, North Brook Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Pumpkin Center Primary?
325 students attend Pumpkin Center Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Pumpkin Center Primary students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 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 14:1, 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.
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