Freedom Trail Elementary

6110 North US Hwy 19E
Elk Park, NC 28622

www.averyschools.net/schools

207 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Freedom Trail Elementary is a public school located in the mountainous community of Elk Park, North Carolina. Part of the Avery County School District, the school serves students in the rural northwestern region of the state. It is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the personal growth of its student body, utilizing the resources and curriculum standards established by the Avery County school system.

The school places a strong value on community involvement, aiming to be a central pillar for families in the Elk Park area. By focusing on foundational education, the staff at Freedom Trail Elementary works to prepare students for success as they transition to higher grade levels within the district. Through its integration with the broader Avery County Schools network, the school provides access to educational opportunities that strive to meet the diverse needs of its small, tight-knit community.

207

Total Students

16.9

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

91.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Freedom Trail Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	193
Hispanic	8
Two or More	5
American Indian	1

White
193 (93.2 %)
Hispanic
8 (3.9 %)
Two or More
5 (2.4 %)
American Indian
1 (0.5 %)

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)733-2932
Website:	http://www.averyschools.net/schools
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	207
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	190
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 36

Grade 1 33

Grade 2 23

Grade 3 30

Grade 4 31

Grade 5 36