Elkin Elementary

elkin.k12.nc.us/ees/

578 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Elkin Elementary School, located in the town of Elkin, North Carolina, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Elkin City Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the primary grades, emphasizing both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its pupils. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare children for future academic success while cultivating a sense of community and school pride among its student body.

Beyond core academic instruction, Elkin Elementary strives to provide a well-rounded experience that encourages student participation and personal growth. The school maintains a strong connection with the local community, leveraging resources and partnerships to enhance the educational journey for its students. Through its dedicated staff and clear focus on literacy, numeracy, and character education, Elkin Elementary serves as a vital pillar of the community, dedicated to helping every child reach their full potential in a safe and nurturing setting.

578

Total Students

39.4

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

67.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Elkin Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	412
Hispanic	114
Black	21
Asian	9
Two or More	22

White
412 (71.3 %)
Hispanic
114 (19.7 %)
Two or More
22 (3.8 %)
Black
21 (3.6 %)
Asian
9 (1.6 %)

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:	Elkin City Schools
Phone:	(336)835-2756
Website:	http://elkin.k12.nc.us/ees/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	578
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	362
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	30

* 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 32

Kindergarten 84

Grade 1 90

Grade 2 58

Grade 3 72

Grade 4 62

Grade 5 98

Grade 6 82