School Overview
Iotla Valley Elementary School, located in the scenic mountain community of Franklin, North Carolina, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Macon County School District. Committed to fostering a supportive learning environment, the school focuses on the holistic development of its students, emphasizing core academic mastery alongside social-emotional growth. By leveraging its location in the Iotla Valley, the school often integrates its surrounding community spirit into its educational culture, aiming to prepare young learners for successful transitions into middle school and beyond.

As a public elementary school, Iotla Valley prioritizes a student-centered approach to instruction, utilizing state-aligned curriculum standards to ensure academic progress. The school maintains a strong emphasis on parent and community involvement, viewing these partnerships as essential to student success. Through a blend of traditional classroom instruction, extracurricular opportunities, and a dedicated faculty, Iotla Valley Elementary strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential within a safe and nurturing environment.
403
Total Students
31.2
Full-Time Teachers
12.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
100.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Iotla Valley Elementary
Demographic Student Count
White337
Hispanic46
Black2
Asian4
Two or More12
American Indian2
  • White
    337 (83.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    46 (11.4 %)
  • Two or More
    12 (3.0 %)
  • Asian
    4 (1.0 %)
  • Black
    2 (0.5 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (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: Macon County Schools
Phone: (828)524-2938
Website: http://www.macon.k12.nc.us/IVE
Grade Range: Pre-K - 4th
Total Students: 403
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 31.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 400
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 5
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 29
Kindergarten 90
Grade 1 68
Grade 2 71
Grade 3 79
Grade 4 66

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Iotla Valley Elementary
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten29
Kindergarten90
Grade 168
Grade 271
Grade 379
Grade 466
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Iotla Valley Elementary
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female18846.7%
Male21553.3%