Enrollment
90
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 370048903640
Appalachian State Univ Academy at Elkin — Elkin, NC
Federal NCES profile for Appalachian State Univ Academy at Elkin, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 28/100.
👥 Class size 28
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
5.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18:1
vs 16.4:1 North Carolina avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
61.1%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
-7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Appalachian State Univ Academy at Elkin compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Appalachian State Univ Academy at Elkin reports 90 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 5.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 18:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 10% above the North Carolina state mean of 16.4:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 13% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 61.1% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 7% below the North Carolina average and 18% above the national baseline.
Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (F), calculated from 1 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Appalachian State Univ Academy at Elkin compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against North Carolina state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18:1 | ▲ 10% | 16.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.1% | ▼ 7% | 66.0% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 90 | top 4% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
61.1%
free-lunch eligible
— 7% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18:1
students per teacher
— 10% above state mean
Top 83% in North Carolina — lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Overview
Enrollment 90 Top 4% in North Carolina — larger than 96% of 2,703 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 5.0
Students per teacher 18:1 +10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 61.1% -7% vs state
NCES ID 370048903640
Educator & family resources
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Frequently asked questions about Appalachian State Univ Academy at Elkin
How many students attend Appalachian State Univ Academy at Elkin?
Appalachian State Univ Academy at Elkin has 90 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Elkin, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Appalachian State Univ Academy at Elkin?
The student-teacher ratio at Appalachian State Univ Academy at Elkin is 18:1, which is 10% higher than the North Carolina average of 16.4:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Appalachian State Univ Academy at Elkin?
61.1% of students at Appalachian State Univ Academy at Elkin are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Appalachian State Univ Academy at Elkin?
Appalachian State Univ Academy at Elkin has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (F) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.