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Appalachian State Univ Academy at Elkin

Elementary School · Appalachian State Univ Academy at Elkin · Elkin, NC

An elementary school in Elkin, NC serving grades 2nd – 4th.

Estimated ScoreLimited data profile

195 Old Virginia Rd, Elkin, NC 28621

  • 39:1 student-teacher ratio

Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on NC statewide data.Learn more

Academics

Partial Profile · 2/3 metrics
Student ProgressNot Available

Requires 2+ years of test data

Academics6.3Average49%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.·Area estimate · Based on NC state average
Resources & Environment1.3Needs Improvement51%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio39:1
Chronic Absenteeism17.9%

How we calculate scores →

Component weights adjusted due to data availability.

Test scores

Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

62.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Appalachian State Univ Academy at Elkin sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 60Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 19Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated718/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$54,481

Median home value

$147,500

Median rent

$764/mo

College educated

18.6%

Homeownership

69.9%

Poverty rate

19.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28621; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Elkin ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.1PK–60.0 mi631Compare →
Jonesville ElementaryEnrollment path unverified4.6PK–51.0 mi275Compare →
C B Eller Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.5PK–52.9 mi272Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Appalachian State Univ Academy at Elkin

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
This value was not reported by the source.
District child poverty rate
The source release did not match this district identifier.

Appalachian State Univ Academy at Elkin is listed in Appalachian State Univ Academy at Elkin; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Appalachian State Univ Academy at Elkin

Appalachian State Univ Academy at Elkin is a public elementary school in Elkin, NC, part of Appalachian State Univ Academy at Elkin, serving approximately 78 students in grades 2nd-4th with a 39:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,406 of 2,648 schools in NC. Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Appalachian State Univ Academy at Elkin

What grades does Appalachian State Univ Academy at Elkin serve?

Appalachian State Univ Academy at Elkin serves students in grades 2nd through 4th.

How many students attend Appalachian State Univ Academy at Elkin?

Appalachian State Univ Academy at Elkin has an enrollment of approximately 78 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Appalachian State Univ Academy at Elkin?

The student-teacher ratio at Appalachian State Univ Academy at Elkin is 39:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Appalachian State Univ Academy at Elkin rank in NC?

Appalachian State Univ Academy at Elkin ranks #2,406 of 2,648 schools in NC.

What is Appalachian State Univ Academy at Elkin's MySchoolScout rating?

Appalachian State Univ Academy at Elkin has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Appalachian State Univ Academy at Elkin a charter school?

No, Appalachian State Univ Academy at Elkin is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Appalachian State Univ Academy at Elkin a Title I school?

No, Appalachian State Univ Academy at Elkin is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Appalachian State Univ Academy at Elkin?

62.8% of students at Appalachian State Univ Academy at Elkin qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
2nd – 4th
Enrollment
78
Student-Teacher Ratio
39:1
Teachers (FTE)
2
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Surry County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
17.9%
Area population (ZIP 28621)
9,977
Area average commute
25.6 min
Area median age
41.3
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 28621; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24

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