NORTH WILKESBORO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
North Wilkesboro Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Wilkes County Schools school district, located in North Wilkesboro, NC with about 317 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 18 teachers, North Wilkesboro Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
North Wilkesboro Elementary School, located on Flint Hill Road in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Wilkes County School district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that prioritizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the school strives to prepare its young students for future success by building strong literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional skills in a safe and welcoming community setting.
The school places a significant emphasis on community involvement and the partnership between educators, students, and families. Through its official website, North Wilkesboro Elementary maintains transparent communication regarding school activities, academic resources, and district policies, ensuring that parents remain active participants in their children’s education. As a key pillar of the North Wilkesboro community, the school works to instill a love of learning while providing the necessary tools and encouragement for every student to reach their full potential.
For more information, contact North Wilkesboro Elementary at (336) 838-2872 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
North Wilkesboro, NC 28659-3499
(336) 838-2872
NORTH WILKESBORO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in North Wilkesboro, NC with about 317 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in North Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Wilkes County Schools
- Total Students:
- 317
- Teachers:
- 18.51
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 317 students
- White
- 39.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 37.2%
- Black or African American
- 12.0%
- Two or more races
- 10.7%
- Asian
- 0.6%
- Female
- 52.7%
- Male
- 47.3%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.