Cove Creek Elementary

w.watauga.k12.nc.us/cc

294 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Cove Creek Elementary, located in the scenic community of Vilas, North Carolina, serves as a vital educational anchor within the Watauga County School District. Nestled in a rural setting near the Tennessee border, the school fosters a close-knit, community-oriented environment that emphasizes personalized attention and student growth. As a K-8 institution, it provides a stable foundation for children throughout their formative years, focusing on a holistic approach that balances rigorous academic standards with the development of character and social responsibility.

Beyond the classroom, Cove Creek is known for its deep integration with the surrounding mountain community, often leveraging its unique location to enhance student learning experiences. The school promotes a supportive culture where faculty, staff, and families work collaboratively to create an engaging and inclusive atmosphere. By combining traditional educational values with modern instructional strategies, Cove Creek Elementary strives to prepare its students not only for high school success but also to be thoughtful, active participants in their community.

294

Total Students

29.4

Full-Time Teachers

10.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

40.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cove Creek Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	266
Hispanic	17
Asian	5
Two or More	3
American Indian	3

White
266 (90.5 %)
Hispanic
17 (5.8 %)
Asian
5 (1.7 %)
Two or More
3 (1.0 %)
American Indian
3 (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:	Watauga County Schools
Phone:	(828)297-2781
Website:	http://w.watauga.k12.nc.us/cc
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	294
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	108
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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 16

Kindergarten 35

Grade 1 27

Grade 2 35

Grade 3 28

Grade 4 34

Grade 5 27

Grade 6 29

Grade 7 30

Grade 8 33