- Enrollment
- 719
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Elkin, NC
C B Eller Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for C B Eller Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370495001972
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
C B Eller Elementary School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most North Carolina schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Elkin · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 98.9%
- free-lunch eligible
C B Eller Elementary School has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, C B Eller Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Elkin, NC.
School address
District: Wilkes County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370495001972 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
C B Eller Elementary School held near 272 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 17.6 → 15.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 370495001972 · Elkin, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
248 enr · 14.6:1 · 98.9% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Wilkes Central High School (719 students)
C B Eller Elementary School held near 272 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 17.6 → 15.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
C B Eller Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wilkes Central
Wilkes Central High School
719 students
- Millers Creek
Millers Creek Elementary School
699 students
- West Wilkes Hi
West Wilkes High School
582 students
- North Wilkes H
North Wilkes High School
578 students
- Central Wilkes
Central Wilkes Middle School
564 students
- This school 248
C B Eller Elementary School
248 students
What this shows C B Eller Elementary School reports 248 students on the CCD universe file.
How C B Eller Elementary School compares
C B Eller Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.6:1 | ▼ 8% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.9% | ▲ 50% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 248 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
248
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% above 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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 43% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,150
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Carolina avg of $12,294
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 248 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.7%
Two or More 6.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 86.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.0, C B Eller Elementary School is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wilkes County Schools reports $12,150 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How C B Eller Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilkes Central High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Millers Creek Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Wilkes High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Wilkes High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Wilkes Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to C B Eller Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 699
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 582
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 578
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 564
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar other schools in Elkin
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~248 students)
Frequently asked questions about C B Eller Elementary School
How many students attend C B Eller Elementary School?
C B Eller Elementary School has 248 students enrolled. It is a public school in Elkin, NC. CCD year-over-year: 282 (2022-23) → 272 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at C B Eller Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at C B Eller Elementary School is 14.6:1, which is 8% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at C B Eller Elementary School?
98.9% of students at C B Eller Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of C B Eller Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at C B Eller Elementary School is White at 86.7% of enrollment, in Elkin, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for C B Eller Elementary School?
C B Eller Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does C B Eller Elementary School rank among schools in Elkin?
By Resource Investment Index, C B Eller Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Elkin, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Elkin on the city page.
What other schools are in Wilkes County Schools?
Besides C B Eller Elementary School, Wilkes County Schools also operates Wilkes Central High School (719 students), Millers Creek Elementary School (699 students), and West Wilkes High School (582 students). See the Wilkes County Schools district page for the complete list.