Enrollment
673
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.3:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.3%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
-34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Elkin Elementary compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Elkin Elementary
Elkin Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Elkin, North Carolina, enrolling 673 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.3:1 puts it in the larger third of North Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 43.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 673 puts it in the larger third of North Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Against 466 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #107.
Its student body is led by White (64%) and Hispanic or Latino (24%) (diversity index 53/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 502 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.2% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 17.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Elkin's public schools, it stands alongside C B Eller Elementary School (248 students): Elkin Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.3:1 vs 14.6:1).
Elkin City Schools also operates Elkin High (401 students) and Elkin Middle (193 students) alongside Elkin Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Elkin Elementary compares
Elkin Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,606
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,017
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Elkin City Schools, which includes Elkin Elementary.
$12,606
Per student
+5%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.3%
State 64.1%
Federal 17.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 401
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- 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.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of North Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~673 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.3:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Elkin Elementary a good school?
Elkin Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of North Carolina schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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