The goal is for each child to realize that everyone can be successful. The Florence L. Walther School has approximately 475 students enrolled for the 2000-2001 school year. Class Sizes Class sizes at the Walther School range from 18 to 23 students. Kindergarten sessions follow a half-day schedule. The Florence L. Walther School currently has 38 regular education and special education teachers on staff, as well as 16 teacher assistants.
Administrative staff includes one principal and two office staff members.
The Lumberton School District is scheduled on a six-day cycle. This allows students to rotate through special classes without interruption from scheduled holidays and unscheduled days off. Class format All students in the Walther School are taught in a self-contained classroom environment, learning from one primary teacher, with special teachers for art, music and other extras. Special Curriculum Programs Kindergarten students enjoy cross-grade technology instruction as second grade students assist with word processing and graphics on computers. First and second grade students are introduced to world languages through weekly instruction.