Elkin Middle

elkin.k12.nc.us/ems/

188 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Elkin Middle School, located in the foothills of North Carolina, serves as a central hub for adolescent education within the Elkin City Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and high school readiness. By emphasizing academic rigor alongside character development, the institution aims to prepare its students to be productive, engaged citizens within the local Elkin community and beyond.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body through a blend of core academic subjects and extracurricular opportunities. With a focus on both technological integration and social-emotional growth, Elkin Middle encourages students to explore their interests through various clubs, athletics, and enrichment programs. By maintaining close ties with the surrounding community and prioritizing a collaborative relationship between teachers, parents, and students, the school strives to create a cohesive educational experience that helps every student reach their full potential.

188

Total Students

15.8

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

51.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Elkin Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	128
Hispanic	45
Black	5
Asian	4
Two or More	6

White
128 (68.1 %)
Hispanic
45 (23.9 %)
Two or More
6 (3.2 %)
Black
5 (2.7 %)
Asian
4 (2.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle 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)835-3175
Website:	http://elkin.k12.nc.us/ems/
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	188
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	87
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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

Grade 7 92

Grade 8 96