Pumpkin Center Primary

Public PK, KG-2

3970 King Wilkinson Road
Lincolnton, NC 28092

(704) 736-1394

District: Lincoln County Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,198

Students who attend Pumpkin Center Primary usually attend:

Middle:	North Lincoln Middle
High:	North Lincoln High

Student/teacher ratio: 12.5

Number of students: 300

Racial breakdown:

White:

81.7%

Hispanic:

10.3%

Two or more races:

3.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 53.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Pumpkin Center Primary is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2007 the calculated Average Standard Score was 76.66. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (81.7%), Hispanic (10.3%), two or more races (3.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 53.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pumpkin Center Primary is 12.5, which is the 2^nd best among 12 elementary schools in the Lincoln County Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Pumpkin Center Primary employs 23.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pumpkin Center Primary is $9,198. 8 elementary schools in the Lincoln County Schools District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Pumpkin Center Primary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Lincoln County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Lincoln County Schools 66^th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Pumpkin Center Primary

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2006	81.05	159^th	1276	87.5%
2007	76.66	227^th	1293	82.4%

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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Pumpkin Center Primary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2000	554	15	1	19	0	n/a	n/a	0	589
2001	564	14	1	28	1	n/a	n/a	0	608
2002	601	29	1	31	1	n/a	n/a	0	663
2003	601	29	1	31	1	n/a	n/a	0	663
2004	482	21	1	30	0	n/a	n/a	0	534
2005	499	20	1	29	1	n/a	n/a	0	550
2006	538	28	5	28	0	n/a	n/a	0	599
2007	566	8	7	25	0	n/a	n/a	22	628
2008	258	6	8	14	1	n/a	n/a	11	298
2009	246	14	5	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	273
2010	240	14	3	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	267
2011	257	4	0	15	0	0	8	0	284
2012	239	6	0	13	0	0	8	0	266
2013	234	9	0	11	0	0	6	0	260
2014	213	10	0	11	0	0	4	0	238
2015	209	3	1	18	0	0	4	0	235
2016	296	10	3	18	0	0	10	0	337
2017	283	7	3	19	0	0	9	0	321
2018	248	3	1	14	0	0	15	0	281
2019	265	7	3	22	1	0	18	0	316
2020	247	5	3	20	0	0	42	0	317
2021	247	6	6	25	2	0	9	0	295
2022	243	3	7	26	1	0	9	0	289
2023	258	7	7	25	1	0	8	0	306
2024	245	6	8	31	0	0	10	0	300

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Pumpkin Center Primary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2000	589	28.0	21.0	n/a
2001	608	29.0	21.0	n/a
2002	663	31.0	21.4	0
2003	663	31.0	21.4	0
2004	534	30.0	17.8	21.3
2005	550	37.0	14.9	28.2
2006	599	36.0	16.6	27.7
2007	628	n/a	n/a	28.7
2008	298	16.6	18.0	31.4
2009	273	16.8	16.3	30
2010	267	17.8	14.9	33.7
2011	284	17.2	16.5	35.6
2012	266	17.6	15.1	35
2013	260	17.0	15.2	38.8
2014	238	17.5	13.5	41.2
2015	235	16.0	14.6	40.4
2016	337	23.0	14.6	40.9
2017	321	20.9	15.3	37.1
2018	281	19.1	14.6	36.3
2019	316	20.7	15.2	40.2
2020	317	21.9	14.4	37.5
2021	295	20.6	14.3	24.4
2022	289	21.1	13.6	21.1
2023	306	20.8	14.7	45.8
2024	300	23.8	12.5	53.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Pumpkin Center Primary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2000	589	28.0	21.0	n/a
2001	608	29.0	21.0	n/a
2002	663	31.0	21.4	0
2003	663	31.0	21.4	0
2004	534	30.0	17.8	21.3
2005	550	37.0	14.9	28.2
2006	599	36.0	16.6	27.7
2007	628	n/a	n/a	28.7
2008	298	16.6	18.0	31.4
2009	273	16.8	16.3	30
2010	267	17.8	14.9	33.7
2011	284	17.2	16.5	35.6
2012	266	17.6	15.1	35
2013	260	17.0	15.2	38.8
2014	238	17.5	13.5	41.2
2015	235	16.0	14.6	40.4
2016	337	23.0	14.6	40.9
2017	321	20.9	15.3	37.1
2018	281	19.1	14.6	36.3
2019	316	20.7	15.2	40.2
2020	317	21.9	14.4	37.5
2021	295	20.6	14.3	24.4
2022	289	21.1	13.6	21.1
2023	306	20.8	14.7	45.8
2024	300	23.8	12.5	53.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Pumpkin Center Primary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$156 (1.7%)	$9,042 (98.3%)	$9,198

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pumpkin Center Primary

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	316	306	3.2%
African American	7	7
American Indian	1	1
Asian	3	7	133.3%
Hispanic	22	25	13.6%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	265	258	2.6%
Two or More Races	18	8	55.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	40.2%	45.8%	5.6%

Schools Near Pumpkin Center Primary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				EOG Mathematics (2024)						EOG Reading (2024)						EOG Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	EOG Mathematics 3rd Grade	EOG Mathematics 4th Grade	EOG Mathematics 5th Grade	EOG Mathematics 6th Grade	EOG Mathematics 7th Grade	EOG Mathematics 8th Grade	EOG Reading 3rd Grade	EOG Reading 4th Grade	EOG Reading 5th Grade	EOG Reading 6th Grade	EOG Reading 7th Grade	EOG Reading 8th Grade	EOG Science 5th Grade	EOG Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Pumpkin Center Primary	Public	PK, KG-2	3970 King Wilkinson Road	Lincolnton	28092	Lincoln County	Lincoln County Schools	No	No	No	No	(704) 736-1394	300	24	12.5	53.3%	245 (81.7%)	6 (2.0%)	31 (10.3%)	8 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.3%)								(n/a)															$9,198	$156	$9,042
Pumpkin Center Intermediate	Public	3-5	3980 King Wilkinson Road	Lincolnton	28092	Lincoln County	Lincoln County Schools	No	No	No	No	(704) 736-1504	309	18	17.6	42.7%	251 (81.2%)	2 (0.6%)	35 (11.3%)	8 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.2%)	62.7	531^st of 1505 public elementary schools	64.7%		67.6	452^nd of 1502 public elementary schools	69.9%	79	77.1	54.6	58.0				60.0	54.6	48.0				72.0		$9,377	$670	$8,707
Iron Station Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4207 Hwy 27 E	Iron Station	28080	Lincoln County	Lincoln County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(704) 736-4292	362	29	12.5	99.2%	275 (76.0%)	16 (4.4%)	37 (10.2%)	3 (0.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (8.3%)	69.1	424^th of 1505 public elementary schools	71.8%		63.4	527^th of 1502 public elementary schools	64.9%	103	60.0	67.3	80.4				52.0	58.2	54.9				78.4		$10,349	$1,187	$9,162
Charles H Tuttle Elementary	Public	K-6	2872 Water Plant Road	Maiden	28650	Catawba County	Catawba County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(828) 428-3080	384	27	13.9	59.1%	278 (72.4%)	5 (1.3%)	54 (14.1%)	24 (6.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (6.0%)	60.7	571^st of 1505 public elementary schools	62.1%		53.7	703^rd of 1502 public elementary schools	53.2%	132	66.7	66.2	67.8	64.4			43.1	50.8	55.9	47.5			67.8		$9,003	$737	$8,265
Maiden Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	201 N Main Avenue	Maiden	28650	Catawba County	Catawba County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(828) 428-8769	538	35	15.5	66.5%	347 (64.5%)	40 (7.4%)	88 (16.4%)	28 (5.2%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (5.9%)	63.5	517^th of 1505 public elementary schools	65.6%		61.4	554^th of 1502 public elementary schools	63.1%	37	71.0	67.1	80.8	61.9			44.9	49.3	47.4	48.8			76.9		$9,171	$1,063	$8,108
Rock Springs Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3633 Hwy 16 N	Denver	28037	Lincoln County	Lincoln County Schools	No	No	No	No	(704) 483-2281	647	41	15.6	21.5%	539 (83.3%)	24 (3.7%)	42 (6.5%)	8 (1.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (5.1%)	89.7	117^th of 1505 public elementary schools	92.2%		90	106^th of 1502 public elementary schools	92.9%	11	87.9	82.1	78.9				61.7	69.8	70.7				93.5		$7,824	$403	$7,420
GE Massey Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	130 Newbold St	Lincolnton	28092	Lincoln County	Lincoln County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(704) 735-2322	370	29	12.8	99.2%	176 (47.6%)	64 (17.3%)	97 (26.2%)	6 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (7.3%)	40.1	933^rd of 1505 public elementary schools	38.0%		64.1	514^th of 1502 public elementary schools	65.8%	419	76.0	44.4	25.8				46.0	48.1	35.5				69.4		$9,086	$1,289	$7,797
St James Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1774 St James Church Road	Denver	28037	Lincoln County	Lincoln County Schools	No	No	No	No	(704) 736-1958	665	40	16.7	28.6%	518 (77.9%)	35 (5.3%)	60 (9.0%)	10 (1.5%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (6.0%)	76.5	302^nd of 1505 public elementary schools	79.9%		81	215^th of 1502 public elementary schools	85.7%	87	69.9	76.5	68.8				56.1	66.1	57.8				81.3		$7,459	$375	$7,084
West Lake Preparatory Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	1691 Forney Creek	Denver	28037	Lincoln County	West Lake Preparatory Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(704) 966-2202	359	16	23.1	47.1%	197 (54.9%)	66 (18.4%)	71 (19.8%)	6 (1.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (5.0%)	32.7	1054^th of 1505 public elementary schools	30.0%		65.9	484^th of 1502 public elementary schools	67.8%	570	46.2	32.4	62.5	50.0	33.3	37.5	42.3	29.7	35.0	60.0	56.5	77.8	57.5	76.5
S Ray Lowder Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	350 Kennedy Dr	Lincolnton	28092	Lincoln County	Lincoln County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(704) 735-2741	280	21	13.4	98.9%	143 (51.1%)	48 (17.1%)	52 (18.6%)	8 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (10.4%)	54.2	681^st of 1505 public elementary schools	54.8%		51.4	743^rd of 1502 public elementary schools	50.5%	62	56.8	60.9	67.4				51.4	45.7	45.7				69.6		$10,042	$1,245	$8,797

Frequently Asked Questions about Pumpkin Center Primary

How many students attend Pumpkin Center Primary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 300 students attended Pumpkin Center Primary.

What district is Pumpkin Center Primary in?

Lincoln County Schools

What is the racial makeup of Pumpkin Center Primary?

Students at Pumpkin Center Primary are 82% White, 10% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 2% African American.

What schools do graduates of Pumpkin Center Primary attend?

Students who attend Pumpkin Center Primary usually go on to attend:

Middle : North Lincoln Middle
High : North Lincoln High

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