Mulberry Elementary School

190 Mulberry School Rd
North Wilkesboro, NC 28659

mes.wilkescountyschools.org/

420 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Mulberry Elementary School is a public school located in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina, serving students in the Wilkes County Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment where students are encouraged to achieve academic excellence while developing social and emotional skills. By emphasizing a well-rounded curriculum, Mulberry Elementary strives to prepare its young learners for success in their future educational endeavors through a mix of rigorous instruction and supportive extracurricular opportunities.

As an integral part of the North Wilkesboro community, the school places a strong value on the partnership between educators, families, and local stakeholders. The faculty and staff are dedicated to meeting the diverse needs of their student body, providing resources and guidance that promote both individual growth and a collaborative school culture. Through its official website, the school maintains transparency and communication, offering families access to important updates, academic resources, and information regarding school events and policies.

420

Total Students

30.3

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mulberry Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	313
Hispanic	82
Black	4
Two or More	21

White
313 (74.5 %)
Hispanic
82 (19.5 %)
Two or More
21 (5.0 %)
Black
4 (1.0 %)

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)667-4641
Website:	http://mes.wilkescountyschools.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	420
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	416
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 30

Kindergarten 67

Grade 1 53

Grade 2 78

Grade 3 47

Grade 4 74

Grade 5 71