- Enrollment
- 401
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Elkin, NC
Elkin Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Elkin Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370138000563
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elkin Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of North Carolina schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Elkin · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.3:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 43.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Elkin Elementary has class sizes larger than 75% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elkin Elementary ranks #3 of 3 schools in Elkin, NC.
School address
District: Elkin City Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370138000563 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+53 students YoY
Elkin Elementary grew from 578 students in 2022-23 to 631 in 2023-24 (+9.2%).
Teacher FTE added 39.4 → 41.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+53 students YoY 370138000563 · Elkin, NC Other · MID · TRAD
673 enr · 17.3:1 · 43.3% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Elkin High (401 students)
Elkin Elementary grew from 578 students in 2022-23 to 631 in 2023-24 (+9.2%). Teacher FTE added 39.4 → 41.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Elkin Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Elkin Elementary
673 students
- Elkin High
Elkin High
401 students
- Elkin Middle 193
Elkin Middle
193 students
- Global E-Learn 74
Global E-Learning Academy
74 students
What this shows Elkin Elementary reports 673 students on the CCD universe file.
How Elkin Elementary compares
Elkin Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 17.3:1 | ▲ 9% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.3% | ▼ 34% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 673 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
673
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 75% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
8.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,671
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors1.3 FTE
Per 502 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 64.0%
Hispanic or Latino 24.4%
Two or More 5.5%
African American 3.7%
Asian 2.4%
Largest group: White at 64.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.6, Elkin Elementary is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Elkin City Schools reports $13,671 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Elkin Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elkin High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Elkin Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Global E-Learning Academy | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elkin Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 193
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 74
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
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 (~673 students)
Frequently asked questions about Elkin Elementary
How many students attend Elkin Elementary?
Elkin Elementary has 673 students enrolled. It is a public school in Elkin, NC. CCD year-over-year: 578 (2022-23) → 631 (2023-24), up 53.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elkin Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Elkin Elementary is 17.3:1, which is 9% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Elkin Elementary?
43.3% of students at Elkin Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elkin Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Elkin Elementary is White at 64.0% of enrollment, in Elkin, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elkin Elementary?
Elkin Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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 Elkin Elementary rank among schools in Elkin?
By Resource Investment Index, Elkin Elementary ranks #3 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 Elkin City Schools?
Besides Elkin Elementary, Elkin City Schools also operates Elkin High (401 students), Elkin Middle (193 students), and Global E-Learning Academy (74 students). See the Elkin City Schools district page for the complete list.