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Elkin Elementary School

Public | PK-6 | 613 students

 

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Posted September 28, 2010

I have been very pleased with my children's experience with this school. It is great to be in a small town. We moved here from Raleigh, NC in Jan. 09' and we love it! The school's test scores are well above the state average.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 20, 2010

I think we just got a terrible teacher! But, as with all schools in small towns if your parents are 'important' you get special treatment. I see ALOT of double stanards in this school. I also see parents kissing up to the teachers with little gifts & things like that. I have talked to alot of people about this school and they all have the same thing to say 'It is all in who you know!'
—Submitted by a parent


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 83% in 2012.

98 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
91%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

98 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
74%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

The state average for Math was 85% in 2012.

87 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
91%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

87 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
72%

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
85%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

The state average for Math was 82% in 2012.

74 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
92%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

74 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
82%
Science

The state average for Science was 76% in 2012.

74 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
80%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2012.

94 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
80%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 75% in 2012.

94 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
77%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

All Students94%
Female92%
Male>95%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic81%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White>95%
Economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Students with disabilities63%
Non-disabled students>95%
Limited English proficiency70%
Proficient in English>95%
Academically giftedn/a

Reading

All Students82%
Female86%
Male78%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic44%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged71%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilities50%
Non-disabled students84%
Limited English proficiency30%
Proficient in English88%
Academically giftedn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data for that group is not reported.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

All Students90%
Female89%
Male90%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic77%
Multiracial75%
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilities73%
Non-disabled students92%
Limited English proficiency77%
Proficient in English92%
Academically gifted>95%

Reading

All Students72%
Female78%
Male66%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic46%
Multiracial50%
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged58%
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Students with disabilities18%
Non-disabled students80%
Limited English proficiency46%
Proficient in English77%
Academically gifted>95%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data for that group is not reported.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

All Students88%
Female89%
Male87%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic93%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White87%
Economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilities67%
Non-disabled students91%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English89%
Academically gifted>95%

Reading

All Students88%
Female93%
Male85%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic73%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilities78%
Non-disabled students89%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English90%
Academically gifted>95%

Science

All Students85%
Female86%
Male85%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic67%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged78%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilities78%
Non-disabled students86%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English87%
Academically gifted>95%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data for that group is not reported.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

All Students92%
Female88%
Male>95%
Black60%
Asiann/a
Hispanic93%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilities44%
Non-disabled students>95%
Limited English proficiency86%
Proficient in English92%
Academically gifted>95%

Reading

All Students85%
Female86%
Male84%
Black>95%
Asiann/a
Hispanic53%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged71%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilities56%
Non-disabled students88%
Limited English proficiency14%
Proficient in English91%
Academically gifted>95%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data for that group is not reported.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 73% 53%
Hispanic 20% 13%
Two or more races 4% 4%
Black 3% 26%
Asian 1% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 2%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 42%N/A50%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Tom Caton
Associations
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Fax number
  • (336) 835-6042

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Title I Schoolwide program (SWP)
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135 Old Virginia Rd
Elkin, NC 28621
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