- Enrollment
- 673
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370138000562
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 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 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of North Carolina schools.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Elkin · Resource Index
- 58
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Elkin High held near 384 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 30.9 → 29.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 370138000562 · Elkin, NC High · SMALL · TRAD
401 enr · 13.4:1 · 37.8% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Elkin Elementary (673 students)
Elkin High held near 384 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 30.9 → 29.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Elkin High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Elkin Elementa
Elkin Elementary
673 students
- This school
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 High reports 401 students on the CCD universe file.
How Elkin High compares
Elkin High 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
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 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
- 193
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 74
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
Nationwide high 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 (~401 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 399 (2022-23) → 384 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
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 58/100 (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 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.
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.