Cape Hatteras Elementary School

Elementary No virtual instruction Buxton, NC Grades PK–05 Rural: Remote Kill Devil Hills, NC SchoolScore™ B (75)
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Cape Hatteras Elementary School
Buxton, NC 27920
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades PK–05 SchoolScore™ B (75)
284
Students
24.6
Teachers
11.5:1
Student:Teacher
(252)995-6196
Phone
http://che.daretolearn.org
Website

Cape Hatteras Elementary School is a public Elementary school located in Buxton, NORTH CAROLINA, operated by the Dare County Schools school district. It serves grades PK–05.

Key statistics: 284 students enrolled; a 11.5:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Rural: Remote by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs North Carolina Elementary School Average
Enrollment
284.0
State avg: 472.0
▼ 40% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
11.53:1
State avg: 14.9:1
▼ 23% better
Free Lunch %
96.1%
State avg: 81.2%
▲ 18% worse
School Details
School Name
Cape Hatteras Elementary School
NCESSCH ID
370111002088
State School ID
NC-280-302
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
47500 Middle Ridge
City
Buxton
State
North Carolina
ZIP Code
27920
County
Dare County
Metro Area
Kill Devil Hills, NC
Metro Type
Micropolitan
Locale
Rural: Remote
Cong. District
3703
State Leg. Upper
37001
State Leg. Lower
37079
Latitude
35.259
Longitude
-75.5517
Grades Offered
Pre-K Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
👥
284
Total Students
👩‍🏫
24.6
Teachers FTE
📐
11.5:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
24.6
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)24.6
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 273 96.1%
Not Applicable 0 0%
District Info
District Name
Dare County Schools
LEAID
3701110
State LEA ID
NC-280
Phone
(252)480-8888
Website
http://www.daretolearn.org
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Nags Head
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$73,009K
Federal Revenue
$7,557K
State Revenue
$38,665K
Local Revenue
$26,787K
Total Expenditure
$75,814K
Instruction Exp.
$46,637K
Support Services
$23,555K
Other Current Exp.
$2,319K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Cape Hatteras Elementary School

1
Cape Hatteras Secondary School
Buxton · High
0.5 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Cape Hatteras Elementary School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Cape Hatteras Elementary School?
284 students are enrolled at Cape Hatteras Elementary School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Cape Hatteras Elementary School have?
Cape Hatteras Elementary School has 24.6 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.5:1.
What grades does Cape Hatteras Elementary School serve?
Cape Hatteras Elementary School serves grades PK through 05.
Is Cape Hatteras Elementary School a charter school?
Cape Hatteras Elementary School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Cape Hatteras Elementary School located in?
Cape Hatteras Elementary School is located in the Kill Devil Hills, NC metropolitan area.
What school district does Cape Hatteras Elementary School belong to?
Cape Hatteras Elementary School is part of the Dare County Schools school district.
How much does Dare County Schools spend per student?
The Dare County Schools district spends approximately $266,950,704 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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