Banner Elk Elementary

www.averyschools.net/schools/bes.aspx

176 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Banner Elk Elementary School, located in the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, serves as a central hub for the small community of Banner Elk. As part of the Avery County School District, the school is dedicated to providing a nurturing and student-centered learning environment. It emphasizes foundational academic skills while fostering a sense of community, drawing on the unique small-town atmosphere of the region to engage students in both their studies and their local environment.

The school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and personal development, aiming to prepare students for success as they transition to middle school. By maintaining close ties with parents and local stakeholders, Banner Elk Elementary creates a supportive network that enhances the educational experience. With its focus on character building and holistic growth, the school strives to inspire curiosity and lifelong learning in every student who walks through its doors.

176

Total Students

14.6

Full-Time Teachers

12.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

83.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Banner Elk Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	154
Hispanic	17
Black	1
Asian	2
Two or More	2

White
154 (87.5 %)
Hispanic
17 (9.7 %)
Asian
2 (1.1 %)
Two or More
2 (1.1 %)
Black
1 (0.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Avery County Schools
Phone:	(828)737-5700
Website:	http://www.averyschools.net/schools/bes.aspx
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	176
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	147
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 18

Kindergarten 24

Grade 1 34

Grade 2 19

Grade 3 27

Grade 4 27

Grade 5 27