South Topsail Elementary School

Brick signage and palm trees welcome you to South Topsail Elementary School.

Students at South Topsail Elementary School enjoy the playground during recess.

South Topsail Elementary School is a public school located in Hampstead, NC.

The student population of South Topsail Elementary School is 486 and the school serves PK-5.

South Topsail Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5

997 Hoover Rd, Hampstead, NC

Pender County Schools

618 Students

A-

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Mrs Jennifer Angel

Student Teacher Ratio
16:1

Math Proficiency
74%

Reading Proficiency
65%

A-

Academics

A-

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

65%

Math Proficiency

74%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 16:1 Teachers 38	Full Time Teachers 38
Teachers in First or Second Year 0%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

398:1

Student Diversity

Male 51.5%	Female 48.5%
White 77.6%	Hispanic 10.8%
Two or more races 6.5%	Black 3.4%
Asian 1.2%	Native American <1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

1.0 parent

8/18/2025

The principal is always available to talk to you, but there’s always problems to address. The assistant principal needs therapy!!! Teachers degrade students, screaming and yelling. The teachers I dealt with just wants to get through the year without caring if your child learns anything. Bullying is...

5.0 parent

5/24/2025

Since Mrs. Bates took over this school is drastically better!

5.0 parent

9/6/2013

We have been at STES for 4 years now and we have always loved the school!! Teachers and staff have always been very welcoming! We have LOVED each and every teacher we have had! My son was challenged on certain subjects he excelled at... If I didn't feel like he was challenged enough I simply picked...

1.0 parent

6/5/2013

This is by far the worst school my children have ever attended. I have been disappointed time and time again with every aspect of this school. STES cares about test scores and nothing else. They dont care if your child actually learns anything all year other than how to get a high score on the stand...

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North Carolina Pender County Hampstead 28443

South Topsail Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Hampstead, NC, in the Hampstead neighborhood, and is served by the Pender County Schools in North Carolina. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 618 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 74% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 65% are proficient in reading. South Topsail Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $586,129. Discover additional schools in the area, like Topsail High School, Topsail Montessori, Topsail Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Hampstead has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near South Topsail Elementary School.

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