Moravian Falls Elementary School

2001 Moravian Falls Rd
Moravian Falls, NC 28654

mfes.wilkescountyschools.org/

256 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Moravian Falls Elementary School, located in the rural community of Moravian Falls, North Carolina, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Wilkes County School District. Committed to fostering a supportive learning environment, the school focuses on the academic, social, and emotional development of its elementary-aged students. By emphasizing core curriculum standards while incorporating community values, the school aims to prepare its students for future success in middle school and beyond.

The school maintains a strong connection to its local roots, leveraging its location in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains to cultivate a close-knit, family-oriented atmosphere. With a dedication to student engagement and personalized instruction, Moravian Falls Elementary utilizes a variety of teaching resources and extracurricular opportunities to help students reach their potential. Parents and community members are often encouraged to participate in school life, reinforcing the institution's role as a vital hub for the Moravian Falls community.

256

Total Students

15.9

Full-Time Teachers

16.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

98.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Moravian Falls Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	134
Hispanic	92
Black	9
Asian	1
Two or More	20

White
134 (52.3 %)
Hispanic
92 (35.9 %)
Two or More
20 (7.8 %)
Black
9 (3.5 %)
Asian
1 (0.4 %)

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:	Wilkes County Schools
Phone:	(336)838-4077
Website:	http://mfes.wilkescountyschools.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	256
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	253
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 40

Grade 1 44

Grade 2 36

Grade 3 41

Grade 4 38

Grade 5 39