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James W Smith Elementary — School Calendar 2026-27

Primary|Cove City, North Carolina|Craven County Board of Education

Cove City, NC 28523

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Upcoming Events

Aug
13
Thu
Board of Education Monthly MeetingEvent

The Camden County Board of Education meets on the second Thursday of every month at the Camden County Public Library in the Meeting Room, located at 118 NC Hwy 343 North. Meeting time is Closed Session 6:00 p.m./Open Session 7:00 p.m.The public is invited to attend. To be added to the agenda, anyone wishing to address the Board of Education must first contact the Superintendent’s office at 252-335-0831.

Aug
18
Tue
First Day of SchoolEvent

Confirm bus route and pickup time. Early dismissal may apply.

Sep
7
Mon
Labor Day HolidayHoliday

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Sep
10
Thu
Board of Education Monthly MeetingEvent

The Camden County Board of Education meets on the second Thursday of every month at the Camden County Public Library in the Meeting Room, located at 118 NC Hwy 343 North. Meeting time is Closed Session 6:00 p.m./Open Session 7:00 p.m.The public is invited to attend. To be added to the agenda, anyone wishing to address the Board of Education must first contact the Superintendent’s office at 252-335-0831.

Oct
8
Thu
Board of Education Monthly MeetingEvent

The Camden County Board of Education meets on the second Thursday of every month at the Camden County Public Library in the Meeting Room, located at 118 NC Hwy 343 North. Meeting time is Closed Session 6:00 p.m./Open Session 7:00 p.m.The public is invited to attend. To be added to the agenda, anyone wishing to address the Board of Education must first contact the Superintendent’s office at 252-335-0831.

Oct
13
Tue
Fall BreakBreak
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School Profile

Grades
PK–5
Enrollment
330
Student:Teacher
13.2:1
Locale
Rural
Econ. Disadvantaged
99.1%

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency
35-39%
Math Proficiency
25-29%
Chronic Absenteeism
13.8%
SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented
13 students enrolled
Student-Teacher Ratio: 14.1:1
Near average in NC

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi
Campus-wide wireless
Fiber Internet
High-speed connection
702
Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)
23
100% fully certified
Counselors
1
Nurses
1
School Resource Officers
1
Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending
$11,893
Total current expenditure
Instruction Spending
$6,992
Per pupil, classroom only
Total Revenue/Pupil
$13,066
All funding sources
Funding Sources
Federal 26%State 57%Local 16%
District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Community Need Level
Elevated
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)
24.1%
Below 150% poverty line
5.0%
Unemployment rate
9.4%
Uninsured residents
8.9%
No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served
1,868
Ages 3-21 under IDEA
School-Age (6-21)
1,714
Receiving special ed services
Est. % of Enrollment
100%
District rate, school may vary
Disability Categories (District)
Specific Learning Disability
442 (26%)
Autism
328 (19%)
Other Health Impairment
319 (19%)
Speech/Language Impairment
209 (12%)
Intellectual Disability
164 (10%)
Emotional Disturbance
60 (4%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

325
Current enrollment
Declining(-21% 5yr)

Coming Up

Thu, Aug 13, 2026
Board of Education Monthly Meeting
Event
Tue, Aug 18, 2026
First Day of School
Event
Mon, Sep 7, 2026
Labor Day Holiday
Holiday

Full School Calendar 2026-27

DateEvent
Mon, Sep 7, 2026
Labor Day Holiday
Thu, Sep 10, 2026
Board of Education Monthly Meeting
The Camden County Board of Education meets on the second Thursday of every month at the Camden County Public Library in the Meeting Room, located at 118 NC Hwy 343 North. Meeting time is Closed Session 6:00 p.m./Open Session 7:00 p.m.The public is invited to attend. To be added to the agenda, anyone wishing to address the Board of Education must first contact the Superintendent’s office at 252-335-0831.
Thu, Oct 8, 2026
Board of Education Monthly Meeting
The Camden County Board of Education meets on the second Thursday of every month at the Camden County Public Library in the Meeting Room, located at 118 NC Hwy 343 North. Meeting time is Closed Session 6:00 p.m./Open Session 7:00 p.m.The public is invited to attend. To be added to the agenda, anyone wishing to address the Board of Education must first contact the Superintendent’s office at 252-335-0831.
Tue, Oct 13, 2026
Fall Break
Wed, Nov 11, 2026
Veterans Day Holiday
Thu, Nov 26, 2026
Thanksgiving Holiday
Mon, Dec 21, 2026
Winter Break
Mon, Jan 18, 2027
Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday
Mon, Mar 15, 2027
Spring Break
Fri, Mar 26, 2027
Good Friday Holiday
Mon, May 31, 2027
Teacher Workday
Fri, Jun 4, 2027
Graduation
Thu, Jun 10, 2027
Last Day of School

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Frequently Asked Questions about James W Smith Elementary

As of the most recent data, 330 students are enrolled at James W Smith Elementary. It is a Primary school within the local district.

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