Ephesus Elementary

A Walkable School, Welcoming to All
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Ephesus Is a Solution for the Future

Ephesus is a walkable school that is welcoming to all in our community and nurtures success for all students.

A future with Ephesus means:

  • Strong Title I intervention support for at-risk students
  • Maintaining walkability and fewer buses, saving money compared to potential redistricting
  • A hub for EC Pre-K teachers and students
  • Promoting strong community ties and consolidating specialized programs
  • Room to grow in its current location: ample open space on campus to build and unused classroom space

Ephesus is success by design: thriving today and resilient for what's next

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A Walking School in a Walkable Community

Ephesus Elementary is located at the heart of east Chapel Hill, making it easily accessible for families nearby. This central location means fewer students need to be bused to school, reducing transportation costs and environmental impact, and strengthening community connections.

Benefits of Our Central Location

  • 99 students live within half-mile
    - Highest among CHCCS elementary schools in Chapel Hill
  • 80 students (20%) walk or bike daily
    - 2nd highest among CHCCS elementary schools in Chapel Hill
  • Many teachers and staff live in the neighborhood

Resource: Safe Routes to School Action Plan 2025

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Essential Support for All Students

We're committed to cultivating a community where all students are welcome. As a Title 1 school, Ephesus Elementary receives federal funding to support students from low-income families, ensuring every child has access to the resources they need to be successful.

0% Free/Reduced Lunch
0% Minority Enrollment
0% Say Ephesus is a good place to learn

Highlights

  • Highest number of Pre-K classrooms in district (NC Pre-K + Head Start)
  • 2 of 3 district EC Pre-K teachers are at Ephesus
  • High linguistic diversity: Russian, Mandarin, Burmese, Spanish, Karen
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#1 in Academic Growth District-Wide

We've had the strongest student academic growth of any school in the district, showing that students of many backgrounds can thrive at Ephesus.

Academic Growth Scores 2024-25

Key Points:

  • 90.2 growth score — highest in Chapel Hill-Carrboro (2024-25)
  • Met or exceeded growth in every demographic category
  • Exceeded growth in math; narrowly missed in reading (by 0.02)
  • 3-year high in students with disabilities showing proficiency on grade level assessments (EOGs)

Resource: North Carolina School Report Cards

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Strategic Location for Chapel Hill's Future

Ephesus sits near new and planned development including several affordable housing developments, serving families from all backgrounds. Our location offers better traffic distribution than the Estes corridor and has unused open space for campus expansion when needed. This strategic location helps working parents stay connected to their kids' education and keeps our community together.

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Highlights

  • Surrounded by high-density, mixed-use zoning
  • Multiple affordable housing developments nearby
  • Better traffic distribution than Estes corridor
  • Unused open space available for campus expansion

Resource: Town of Chapel Hill Zoning Map

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