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#1438 of 2,648 schools in NC
Elkin Elementary
Elementary School · Elkin City Schools · Elkin, NC
An Elkin City Schools elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
135 Old Virginia Rd, Elkin, NC 28621
- Math 57% vs NC 59% (2025)
- Reading 55% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Elkin Elementary score 56% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 32 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 56% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 38 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
53.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Elkin Elementary 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 54Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 20Somewhat 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.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appalachian State Univ Academy at ElkinEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | 2–4 | 0.0 mi | 78 | Compare → |
| Jonesville ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 275 | Compare → |
| C B Eller Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–5 | 2.9 mi | 272 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Elkin City Schools
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $13,671NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Elkin Elementary is listed in Elkin City Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Elkin Elementary
Elkin Elementary is a public elementary school in Elkin, NC, part of Elkin City Schools, serving approximately 631 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,438 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Elkin Elementary
What grades does Elkin Elementary serve?
Elkin Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Elkin Elementary?
Elkin Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 631 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elkin Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Elkin Elementary is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Elkin Elementary rank in NC?
Elkin Elementary ranks #1,438 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Elkin Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Elkin Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Elkin Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Elkin Elementary has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Elkin Elementary a charter school?
No, Elkin Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Elkin Elementary a Title I school?
No, Elkin Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Elkin Elementary?
53.9% of students at Elkin Elementary 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
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 631
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Surry County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.6%
- Phone
- (336) 835-2756
- Area population (ZIP 28621)
- 9,977
- Area average commute
- 25.6 min
- Area median age
- 41.3
Official sources & links
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.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment 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.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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