Enrollment
401
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Elkin, NC
Elkin High
Federal NCES profile for Elkin High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370138000562
👥 S:T ratio 46
📚 AP courses 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elkin High earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of North Carolina schools.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Elkin · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.4:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 37.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Elkin High has class sizes smaller than 73% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elkin High ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Elkin, NC.
School address
District: Elkin City Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370138000562 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
-15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.8%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
-43% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Elkin High compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Elkin High
Elkin High is a mid-sized high school in Elkin, North Carolina, enrolling 401 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of North Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 37.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 401 students, its enrollment sits close to the North Carolina median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 94% of the 2,698 North Carolina schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 277 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need North Carolina schools statewide, it ranks #8, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (66%) and Hispanic or Latino (24%) (diversity index 51/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 7 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 201 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
17.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 17.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Elkin City Schools also operates Elkin Elementary (673 students) and Elkin Middle (193 students) alongside Elkin High.
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 High compares
Elkin High 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 15% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.8% | ▼ 43% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 401 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
401
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
37.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 27% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 201 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 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 65.8%
Hispanic or Latino 24.2%
Two or More 4.0%
African American 3.5%
Asian 2.5%
Largest group: White at 65.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.5, Elkin High is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Elkin City Schools, which includes Elkin High.
$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 High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elkin Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elkin Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Global E-Learning Academy | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elkin High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 673
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- 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 high 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 (~401 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Elkin High
How many students attend Elkin High?
Elkin High has 401 students enrolled. It is a high school in Elkin, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elkin High?
The student-teacher ratio at Elkin High is 13.4:1, which is 15% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 15% 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 Elkin High?
37.8% of students at Elkin High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elkin High?
The largest demographic group at Elkin High is White at 65.8% of enrollment, in Elkin, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elkin High?
Elkin High has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Elkin High rank among public schools in Elkin?
By Resource Investment Index, Elkin High ranks #3 of 6 public 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 public schools in Elkin on the city page.
Is Elkin High a good school?
Elkin High earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% 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 High, Elkin City Schools also operates Elkin Elementary (673 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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