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Elkin City Schools Education: 1,213 students were enrolled in 2022-23 school year

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NC Superintendent of Public Instruction Catherine Truitt 2023 | North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

NC Superintendent of Public Instruction Catherine Truitt 2023 | North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

There were 1,213 students enrolled in Elkin City Schools in the 2022-23 school year, 4.5% less than the previous year, according to the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.

Elkin City Schools roughly covers four schools within Surry County and has a main office in Elkin.

Among the four schools in Elkin City Schools, Elkin Elementary School recorded the highest enrollment of 555 students in the 2022-23 school year.

Despite boasting a favorable teacher-student ratio of 1:15, surpassing the national average, North Carolina's public schools face a significant funding gap. The state's per-student expenditure of $10,519 falls considerably short of the national average of $14,295.

North Carolina's public schools faced a staggering 58.4% surge in vacant teaching positions in the 2021-22 school year, leaving over 5,000 classrooms without qualified instructors.

Enrollment in Elkin City Schools Over 8 Years
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Enrollment in Elkin City Schools During 2022-23 School Year
SchoolTotal Enrollment
Elkin Elementary School555
Elkin High School394
Elkin Middle School190
Global E-Learning Academy74

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