- Enrollment
- 673
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Elkin, NC
Elkin Middle
Federal NCES profile for Elkin Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370138002797
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elkin Middle earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of North Carolina schools.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in Elkin · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.9:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 45.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Elkin Middle has class sizes smaller than 79% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elkin Middle ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Elkin, NC.
School address
District: Elkin City Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370138002797 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Elkin Middle shrank from 188 students in 2022-23 to 176 in 2023-24 (-6.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 15.8 → 14.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-12 students YoY 370138002797 · Elkin, NC Middle · SMALL · TRAD
193 enr · 12.9:1 · 45.7% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Elkin Elementary (673 students)
Elkin Middle shrank from 188 students in 2022-23 to 176 in 2023-24 (-6.4%). Teacher FTE lost 15.8 → 14.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Elkin Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Elkin Elementa
Elkin Elementary
673 students
- Elkin High
Elkin High
401 students
- This school 193
Elkin Middle
193 students
- Global E-Learn 74
Global E-Learning Academy
74 students
What this shows Elkin Middle reports 193 students on the CCD universe file.
How Elkin Middle compares
Elkin Middle is a shrinking 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 | 12.9:1 | ▼ 18% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.7% | ▼ 31% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 193 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
193
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 21% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.1%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 193 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 68.4%
Hispanic or Latino 22.8%
Two or More 3.6%
Asian 3.1%
African American 2.1%
Largest group: White at 68.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.7, Elkin Middle 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 Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elkin Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elkin High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Global E-Learning Academy | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elkin Middle'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
- 74
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~193 students)
Frequently asked questions about Elkin Middle
How many students attend Elkin Middle?
Elkin Middle has 193 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Elkin, NC. CCD year-over-year: 188 (2022-23) → 176 (2023-24), down 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elkin Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Elkin Middle is 12.9:1, which is 18% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 18% 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 Middle?
45.7% of students at Elkin Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elkin Middle?
The largest demographic group at Elkin Middle is White at 68.4% of enrollment, in Elkin, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elkin Middle?
Elkin Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (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 Middle rank among public schools in Elkin?
By Resource Investment Index, Elkin Middle ranks #2 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 Middle, Elkin City Schools also operates Elkin Elementary (673 students), Elkin High (401 students), and Global E-Learning Academy (74 students). See the Elkin City Schools district page for the complete list.