- Enrollment
- 719
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wilkesboro, NC
Wilkesboro Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Wilkesboro Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370495001990
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wilkesboro Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of North Carolina schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Wilkesboro · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.4:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 99.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Wilkesboro Elementary School has class sizes larger than 83% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wilkesboro Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Wilkesboro, NC.
School address
District: Wilkes County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370495001990 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Wilkesboro Elementary School grew from 370 students in 2022-23 to 389 in 2023-24 (+5.1%).
Teacher FTE added 22.6 → 24.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+19 students YoY 370495001990 · Wilkesboro, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
405 enr · 18.4:1 · 99.2% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Wilkes Central High School (719 students)
Wilkesboro Elementary School grew from 370 students in 2022-23 to 389 in 2023-24 (+5.1%). Teacher FTE added 22.6 → 24.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
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
Wilkesboro Elementary School
405 students
What this shows Wilkesboro Elementary School reports 405 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wilkesboro Elementary School compares
Wilkesboro Elementary School is a growing 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 | 18.4:1 | ▲ 16% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.2% | ▲ 50% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 405 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
405
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.2%
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
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 83% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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 405 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 62.0%
Hispanic or Latino 18.0%
Two or More 12.8%
African American 4.0%
Asian 3.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 62.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.4, Wilkesboro Elementary School is about as mixed as 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 Wilkesboro Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilkes Central High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Millers Creek Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Wilkes High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Wilkes High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Wilkes Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to 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
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 (~405 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wilkesboro Elementary School
How many students attend Wilkesboro Elementary School?
Wilkesboro Elementary School has 405 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wilkesboro, NC. CCD year-over-year: 370 (2022-23) → 389 (2023-24), up 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wilkesboro Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wilkesboro Elementary School is 18.4:1, which is 16% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wilkesboro Elementary School?
99.2% of students at 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 Wilkesboro Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Wilkesboro Elementary School is White at 62.0% of enrollment, in Wilkesboro, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wilkesboro Elementary School?
Wilkesboro Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical 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 Wilkesboro Elementary School rank among public schools in Wilkesboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Wilkesboro Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in 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 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.