Enrollment
193
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.9:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
-18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.7%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
-31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Elkin Middle compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Elkin Middle
Elkin Middle is a small middle school in Elkin, North Carolina, enrolling 193 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.9:1 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 45.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 193 puts it in the smaller third of North Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 95% of the 2,698 North Carolina schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Against 111 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #18.
Its student body is led by White (68%) and Hispanic or Latino (23%) (diversity index 48/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 193 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
17.1% 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 High (401 students) alongside Elkin Middle.
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 Middle compares
Elkin Middle 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
Counselors1.0 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Elkin City Schools, which includes Elkin Middle.
$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 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
- 673
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 401
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 74
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
Similar middle 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 (~193 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.9:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Elkin Middle a good school?
Elkin Middle earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% 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 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.
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