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Townsend Elementary

PublicGrades -1–5
Maxton, North Carolina · Public Schools of Robeson County
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students280
Student:Teacher16.2:1
Free/Reduced Lunch99%
Title INo

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 500
280
Total Enrollment
State avg: 82%
99%+16.6pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
16.2:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–5
Grade Span
Elementary
Level

Overview

Townsend Elementary is a public elementary serving grades -1–5 in Maxton, North Carolina. The school enrolls 280 students. It is part of the Public Schools of Robeson County district.

Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against North Carolina state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Intimate school community
280 students — small for a US elementary school

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
99% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–5
DistrictPublic Schools of Robeson County
County37155
CityMaxton
ZIP28364
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID370393002052

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment280
White2.9%
Hispanic / Latino6.8%
Black / African American56.1%
Asian0.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native30.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races4.3%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
2.9%
Hispanic
6.8%
Black
56.1%
Asian
0.0%
Two+
4.3%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %99%
State Avg82%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)