- Enrollment
- 719
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · North Wilkesboro, NC
North Wilkesboro Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for North Wilkesboro Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370495001982
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Wilkesboro Elementary School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #1 of 3
- schools in North Wilkesboro · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.7:1
- students per teacher
- 99.0%
- free-lunch eligible
North Wilkesboro Elementary School has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Wilkesboro Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in North Wilkesboro, NC.
School address
District: Wilkes County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370495001982 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
North Wilkesboro Elementary School held near 310 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 21.8 → 18.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 370495001982 · North Wilkesboro, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
329 enr · 15.7:1 · 99.0% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Wilkes Central High School (719 students)
North Wilkesboro Elementary School held near 310 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 21.8 → 18.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
North Wilkesboro Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wilkes Central
Wilkes Central High School
719 students
- Millers Creek
Millers Creek Elementary School
699 students
- West Wilkes Hi
West Wilkes High School
582 students
- North Wilkes H
North Wilkes High School
578 students
- Central Wilkes
Central Wilkes Middle School
564 students
- This school
North Wilkesboro Elementary School
329 students
What this shows North Wilkesboro Elementary School reports 329 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Wilkesboro Elementary School compares
North Wilkesboro Elementary School 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 | 15.7:1 | ▼ 1% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.0% | ▲ 50% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 329 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
329
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% above 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
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 59% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,150
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 329 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 42.6%
White 32.2%
Two or More 14.6%
African American 10.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 42.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.2, North Wilkesboro Elementary School is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wilkes County Schools reports $12,150 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Wilkesboro Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilkes Central High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Millers Creek Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Wilkes High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Wilkes High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Wilkes Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Wilkesboro Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 699
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 582
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 578
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 564
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar other schools in North Wilkesboro
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~329 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about North Wilkesboro Elementary School
How many students attend North Wilkesboro Elementary School?
North Wilkesboro Elementary School has 329 students enrolled. It is a public school in North Wilkesboro, NC. CCD year-over-year: 307 (2022-23) → 310 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Wilkesboro Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Wilkesboro Elementary School is 15.7:1, which is 1% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 0% higher 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 North Wilkesboro Elementary School?
99.0% of students at North Wilkesboro Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Wilkesboro Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at North Wilkesboro Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 42.6% of enrollment, in North Wilkesboro, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Wilkesboro Elementary School?
North Wilkesboro Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 North Wilkesboro Elementary School rank among schools in North Wilkesboro?
By Resource Investment Index, North Wilkesboro Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in North Wilkesboro, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Wilkes County Schools?
Besides North Wilkesboro Elementary School, Wilkes County Schools also operates Wilkes Central High School (719 students), Millers Creek Elementary School (699 students), and West Wilkes High School (582 students). See the Wilkes County Schools district page for the complete list.