South Toe Elementary

139 South Toe School Rd
Burnsville, NC 28714

www.stes.yanceync.net/

108 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

South Toe Elementary School, located in the scenic mountain community of Burnsville, North Carolina, serves as a cornerstone of education for the Yancey County school district. Set against the backdrop of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the school is known for its intimate, community-focused environment where faculty and staff prioritize the individual growth and well-being of their students. The curriculum emphasizes core academic standards while fostering a nurturing atmosphere that encourages curiosity, creativity, and a strong sense of local identity.

As a rural elementary institution, South Toe Elementary places a high value on the partnership between the home and the classroom. The school leverages its unique setting to offer students a connected learning experience, often integrating the natural beauty and history of the South Toe Valley into its educational approach. By maintaining a supportive and inclusive culture, the school aims to prepare its young learners not only for academic success in middle school but also to be engaged and respectful members of the wider community.

108

Total Students

7.8

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

96.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South Toe Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	92
Hispanic	15
Two or More	1

White
92 (85.2 %)
Hispanic
15 (13.9 %)
Two or More
1 (0.9 %)

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:	Yancey County Schools
Phone:	(828)675-4321
Website:	http://www.stes.yanceync.net/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	108
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	7.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	104
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

Kindergarten 19

Grade 1 19

Grade 2 14

Grade 3 21

Grade 4 15

Grade 5 20