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Topsail Elementary School

Grades: PK-4
Students: 631
Type: Public
8/10
GreatSchools Rating
Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Student-Counselor Ratio: 1,230:1
Certified Teachers: 89%
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Pender County School District
17385 US Hwy 17
Hampstead, NC 28443
(910) 270-1977
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Additional GreatSchools Ratings
10/10
Test Scores
9/10
Equity
NA
Academic Progress
NA
College Readiness
7/10
Student Growth

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We were at South Top Sail Elementary before and had such a better experience. Teachers are dismissive of concerns. Make parents feel stupid, don’t listen or advocate for our kids. Rude tones and honestly they make everything brought up a nonissue and ultimately make you give up trying to help you ki
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Posted by a parent on 4/22/2026
Looking for an elementary school with a bus that picks up your 5 - 9 year-old at 6:18am?This is *the* place for you.Also, great teachers.
Posted by a parent on 8/22/2024
Do not enroll your child if your child has any special needs (IEP).
Posted by a parent on 10/13/2022
Principal Wilson runs an exceptional school. We have been very impressed with the communication on all levels. We are confident that the school provides a safe environment for our children to learn and grow.
Posted by a parent on 11/3/2019
We have kids on both ends of the learning spectrum, one with an IEP and one in advanced classes. Both of our children's unique needs have been addressed. We look forward to seeing the new principal continue this trend.
Posted by a parent on 8/28/2017
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Hampstead schools - Topsail Elementary School is located at 17385 US Hwy 17, Hampstead NC 28443. Topsail Elementary School is in the Pender County School District. Topsail Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels PK-4.

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