First Flight Elementary School

Elementary No virtual instruction Kill Devil Hills, NC Grades PK–05 Town: Remote Kill Devil Hills, NC SchoolScore™ B (75)
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First Flight Elementary School
Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades PK–05 SchoolScore™ B (75)
285
Students
28.3
Teachers
10.1:1
Student:Teacher
(252)441-1111
Phone
http://ffe.daretolearn.org
Website

First Flight Elementary School is a public Elementary school located in Kill Devil Hills, NORTH CAROLINA, operated by the Dare County Schools school district. It serves grades PK–05.

Key statistics: 285 students enrolled; a 10.1:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Town: 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
285.0
State avg: 472.0
▼ 40% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
10.08:1
State avg: 14.9:1
▼ 32% better
Free Lunch %
43.2%
State avg: 81.2%
▼ 47% better
School Details
School Name
First Flight Elementary School
NCESSCH ID
370111002290
State School ID
NC-280-324
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
107 Veterans Drive
City
Kill Devil Hills
State
North Carolina
ZIP Code
27948
County
Dare County
Metro Area
Kill Devil Hills, NC
Metro Type
Micropolitan
Locale
Town: Remote
Cong. District
3703
State Leg. Upper
37001
State Leg. Lower
37079
Latitude
36.0065
Longitude
-75.6643
Grades Offered
Pre-K Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
👥
285
Total Students
👩‍🏫
28.3
Teachers FTE
📐
10.1:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
28.3
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)28.3
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 123 43.2%
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 First Flight Elementary School

1
First Flight Middle School
Kill Devil Hills · Middle
0.2 mi
2
Dare Learning Academy
Kill Devil Hills · High
0.2 mi
3
First Flight High School
Kill Devil Hills · High
0.2 mi
4
Nags Head Elementary School
Nags Head · Elementary
2.6 mi
5
Manteo Middle School
Manteo · Middle
6 mi
6
Manteo High School
Manteo · High
6.3 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about First Flight Elementary School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend First Flight Elementary School?
285 students are enrolled at First Flight Elementary School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does First Flight Elementary School have?
First Flight Elementary School has 28.3 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.1:1.
What grades does First Flight Elementary School serve?
First Flight Elementary School serves grades PK through 05.
Is First Flight Elementary School a charter school?
First Flight Elementary School is not a charter school.
What metro area is First Flight Elementary School located in?
First Flight Elementary School is located in the Kill Devil Hills, NC metropolitan area.
What school district does First Flight Elementary School belong to?
First Flight 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 $266,014,035 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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