Elkin Elementary

Summary:

Elkin Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK-6 in Elkin, North Carolina, with a student population of 578. The school is part of the Elkin City Schools district, which is ranked 68 out of 242 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Elkin Elementary has consistently ranked in the top 20-25% of North Carolina elementary schools over the past 10 years, with strong academic performance, particularly in mathematics. The school's 6th-grade math proficiency rate was 67% in 2023-2024, compared to 54.3% statewide and 68.2% for the Elkin City Schools district. However, the school's performance on reading tests is more mixed, with some grades exceeding state and district averages, while others fall slightly behind. Elkin Elementary's female students consistently outperform their male counterparts, and the school's White and Gifted and Talented student groups perform relatively well, ranking in the top 40-50% of schools statewide. In contrast, the school's Hispanic and English Language Learner (ELL) student groups tend to perform below the state and district averages.

Elkin Elementary is well-resourced, with a relatively low student-teacher ratio and higher-than-average per-student spending, which may contribute to its strong academic performance. When compared to nearby elementary schools, such as Traphill Elementary School and Rockford Elementary, Elkin Elementary generally outperforms its peers, particularly in mathematics. This indicates the school is providing a stronger educational experience than many of its neighbors within the Wilkes County Schools and Yadkin County Schools districts.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 135 Old Virginia Rd
       Elkin, NC  28621-3450


(336) 835-2756

District: Elkin City Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
694th of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,868 Help


Students who attend Elkin Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Elkin Middle
High:    Elkin High

Student/teacher ratio:  14.6 Help
Number of students:  578

Racial breakdown:

White:
71.3%
Hispanic:
19.7%
Two or more races:
3.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  47.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Elkin Elementary ranks better than 53.9% of elementary schools in North Carolina. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 53.37. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (71.3%), Hispanic (19.7%), two or more races (3.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 47.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Elkin Elementary is 14.6. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Elkin Elementary is $9,868.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Elkin Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Elkin Elementary 694th of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Elkin Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Elkin City Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Elkin City Schools 68th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Elkin Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Elkin Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 70.90 325th 1276 74.5%
2007 69.10 367th 1293 71.6%
2008 71.89 314th 1324 76.3%
2009 77.23 255th 1354 81.2%
2010 80.24 192nd 1363 85.9%
2011 77.35 244th 1381 82.3%
2012 75.65 282nd 1388 79.7%
2013 68.82 386th 1403 72.5%
2014 81.64 209th 1390 85.0%
2015 78.69 260th 1440 81.9%
2016 78.73 252nd 1425 82.3%
2017 77.16 279th 1429 80.5%
2018 79.17 236th 1434 83.5%
2019 74.55 314th 1473 78.7%
2021 75.58 307th 1489 79.4%
2022 67.45 442nd 1514 70.8%
2023 59.13 595th 1502 60.4%
2024 53.37 694th 1505 53.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Elkin Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.91 125th 421 70.3%
2019 67.91 96th 497 80.7%
2021 56.70 107th 385 72.2%
2023 19.12 474th 514 7.8%
2024 40.91 297th 533 44.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Elkin Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.69 279th 1332 79.1%
2019 69.34 327th 1361 76.0%
2021 80.87 136th 1329 89.8%
2022 69.27 287th 1366 79.0%
2023 45.10 811th 1437 43.6%
2024 52.51 647th 1450 55.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Elkin Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.20 201st 1405 85.7%
2019 78.73 230th 1424 83.8%
2021 77.46 264th 1440 81.7%
2022 71.57 348th 1458 76.1%
2023 55.89 619th 1459 57.6%
2024 54.11 641st 1455 55.9%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Elkin Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.46 155th 897 82.7%
2019 75.42 108th 878 87.7%
2021 63.35 145th 646 77.6%
2022 63.94 135th 634 78.7%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Elkin Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 61.93 274th 612 55.2%
2022 53.17 322nd 500 35.6%
2024 69.56 121st 669 81.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Elkin Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.72 300th 1413 78.8%
2019 67.22 428th 1430 70.1%
2021 70.51 379th 1444 73.8%
2022 59.97 569th 1464 61.1%
2023 62.76 511th 1461 65.0%
2024 51.23 726th 1464 50.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Elkin Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.27 311th 851 63.5%
2019 60.50 298th 865 65.5%
2021 52.93 332nd 843 60.6%
2022 44.34 490th 893 45.1%
2023 30.86 681st 915 25.6%
2024 35.55 666th 951 30.0%
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Rank History for White students at Elkin Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.24 287th 1178 75.6%
2019 68.45 340th 1183 71.3%
2021 72.02 291st 1172 75.2%
2022 60.58 440th 1194 63.1%
2023 59.29 474th 1183 59.9%
2024 53.13 554th 1166 52.5%
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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Elkin Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 332 30 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 365
1989 338 33 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 372
1990 362 39 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 401
1991 363 36 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 399
1992 325 29 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 355
1993 559 57 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 618
1994 498 43 1 1 0 n/a n/a 14 557
1995 489 56 2 9 0 n/a n/a 0 556
1996 489 56 2 9 0 n/a n/a 0 556
1997 519 59 2 16 0 n/a n/a 0 596
1998 508 49 2 28 0 n/a n/a 0 587
1999 508 53 2 47 0 n/a n/a 0 610
2000 536 52 1 50 0 n/a n/a 0 639
2001 551 46 2 74 0 n/a n/a 0 673
2002 511 34 5 88 1 n/a n/a 0 639
2003 511 34 5 88 1 n/a n/a 0 639
2004 517 28 4 102 1 n/a n/a 0 652
2005 520 30 3 114 0 n/a n/a 0 667
2006 492 36 3 120 0 n/a n/a 0 651
2007 480 19 2 126 0 n/a n/a 18 645
2008 487 20 2 130 0 n/a n/a 21 660
2009 484 40 3 116 0 n/a n/a 0 643
2010 470 32 6 126 0 n/a n/a 0 634
2011 470 19 5 126 0 0 23 0 643
2012 450 16 6 144 0 0 30 0 646
2013 474 19 6 147 0 0 27 0 673
2014 477 19 5 133 0 0 28 0 662
2015 484 26 5 137 0 0 23 0 675
2016 446 24 5 145 0 0 21 0 641
2017 464 22 2 140 0 0 24 0 652
2018 466 24 4 145 0 0 16 0 655
2019 455 22 7 149 0 0 27 0 660
2020 455 19 7 155 0 0 28 0 664
2021 462 24 8 144 0 0 26 0 664
2022 442 21 7 111 0 0 19 0 600
2023 412 21 9 114 0 0 22 0 578

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Elkin Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 365 22.0 16.5 13.7
1989 372 25.0 14.8 21.2
1990 401 26.0 15.4 16.2
1991 399 27.0 14.7 16.3
1992 355 27.0 13.1 13.8
1993 618 39.0 15.8 9.2
1994 557 35.0 15.9 16.9
1995 556 38.0 14.6 18
1996 556 38.0 14.6 18
1997 596 40.0 14.9 18.5
1998 587 45.0 13.0 17.2
1999 610 47.0 13.0 22.1
2000 639 46.0 13.9 23.6
2001 673 46.0 14.6 22.9
2002 639 47.0 13.6 31
2003 639 47.0 13.6 31
2004 652 47.0 13.9 30.5
2005 667 47.0 14.2 33.7
2006 651 47.0 13.9 36.7
2007 645 n/a n/a 34.9
2008 660 50.4 13.1 39.3
2009 643 50.6 12.7 39.5
2010 634 45.0 14.1 39.3
2011 643 42.0 15.3 42
2012 646 44.1 14.6 46.6
2013 673 41.8 16.0 47
2014 662 43.8 15.1 42.6
2015 675 43.0 15.6 33.6
2016 641 47.0 13.6 45.1
2017 652 44.0 14.8 45.9
2018 655 42.9 15.2 42.4
2019 660 41.5 15.8 44.7
2020 664 44.7 14.8 47.1
2021 664 43.2 15.3 38.1
2022 600 44.3 13.5 28.2
2023 578 39.4 14.6 47.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Elkin Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 365 22.0 16.5 13.7
1989 372 25.0 14.8 21.2
1990 401 26.0 15.4 16.2
1991 399 27.0 14.7 16.3
1992 355 27.0 13.1 13.8
1993 618 39.0 15.8 9.2
1994 557 35.0 15.9 16.9
1995 556 38.0 14.6 18
1996 556 38.0 14.6 18
1997 596 40.0 14.9 18.5
1998 587 45.0 13.0 17.2
1999 610 47.0 13.0 22.1
2000 639 46.0 13.9 23.6
2001 673 46.0 14.6 22.9
2002 639 47.0 13.6 31
2003 639 47.0 13.6 31
2004 652 47.0 13.9 30.5
2005 667 47.0 14.2 33.7
2006 651 47.0 13.9 36.7
2007 645 n/a n/a 34.9
2008 660 50.4 13.1 39.3
2009 643 50.6 12.7 39.5
2010 634 45.0 14.1 39.3
2011 643 42.0 15.3 42
2012 646 44.1 14.6 46.6
2013 673 41.8 16.0 47
2014 662 43.8 15.1 42.6
2015 675 43.0 15.6 33.6
2016 641 47.0 13.6 45.1
2017 652 44.0 14.8 45.9
2018 655 42.9 15.2 42.4
2019 660 41.5 15.8 44.7
2020 664 44.7 14.8 47.1
2021 664 43.2 15.3 38.1
2022 600 44.3 13.5 28.2
2023 578 39.4 14.6 47.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Elkin Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $809 (8.2%) $9,059 (91.8%) $9,868

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Elkin Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 314th of 1473 Elementary schoolsRanks 595th of 1502 Elementary schools
 18.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Elkin Elementary)71.349.3
 22%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Elkin City Schools)71.348.8
 22.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)64.361.1
 3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Elkin Elementary)7756
 21%
   3rd Grade Reading (Elkin City Schools)7756.3
 20.7%
   3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)56.848
 8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Elkin Elementary)6764.5
 2.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Elkin City Schools)6764.1
 2.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
4th Grade Reading (Elkin Elementary)68.175.8
 7.7%
   4th Grade Reading (Elkin City Schools)68.173.4
 5.3%
   4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Elkin Elementary)73.644.6
 29%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Elkin City Schools)73.646.3
 27.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)60.255.9
 4.3%
5th Grade Reading (Elkin Elementary)6947.5
 21.5%
   5th Grade Reading (Elkin City Schools)6950
 19%
   5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)54.648
 6.6%
5th Grade Science (Elkin Elementary)75.962
 13.9%
   5th Grade Science (Elkin City Schools)75.962.6
 13.3%
   5th Grade Science (North Carolina)72.665.3
 7.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Elkin Elementary)61.570.5
 9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Elkin City Schools)61.566.7
 5.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)58.852.3
 6.5%
6th Grade Reading (Elkin Elementary)7561.5
 13.5%
   6th Grade Reading (Elkin City Schools)7560.7
 14.3%
   6th Grade Reading (North Carolina)6049.3
 10.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students660578
 12.4%
African American2221
 4.5%
American Indian00
Asian79
 28.6%
Hispanic149114
 23.5%
Pacific Islander00
White455412
 9.5%
Two or More Races2722
 18.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients44.7%47.6%
 2.9%


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Elkin Elementary ranks 694th of 1505 North Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 578 students attended Elkin Elementary.

Students at Elkin Elementary are 71% White, 20% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 4% African American, 2% Asian.

Students who attend Elkin Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Elkin Middle
High : Elkin High


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