How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Elkin City Schools | Wilkes County Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Elkin, North Carolina | North Wilkesboro, North Carolina |
| Total Enrollment | 1,239 | 8,673 |
| Number of Schools | 4 | 22 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Elkin City Schools | Wilkes County Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,671 | $12,150 |
| Federal Revenue | 17.6% | 19.7% |
| State Revenue | 64.1% | 59.5% |
| Local Revenue | 18.3% | 20.8% |
Elkin City Schools
Federal State Local
Wilkes County Schools
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Elkin City Schools | Wilkes County Schools |
|---|---|---|
| White | 66.1% | 72.2% |
| African American | 3.1% | 3.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23.8% | 16.7% |
| Asian | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 4.4% | 7.4% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 48.5% | 99.1% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Elkin City Schools | Wilkes County Schools |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 7 | 19 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 4 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 236:1 | 299.1:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 13.8% | 20.6% |
School Types
Elkin City Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 1
Wilkes County Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 13
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.