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Appalachian State Univ Academy at Elkin

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Summary

Appalachian State Univ Academy at Elkin is an elementary school serving grades 2-4 in Elkin, North Carolina, with a student population of 90. The school is part of the Elkin City Schools district, which is ranked 215 out of 242 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Appalachian State Univ Academy at Elkin is struggling, with significantly lower proficiency rates in 3rd and 4th grade math and reading compared to state averages. The school ranks in the bottom 2% of Elkin Elementary, Dobson Elementary, and other nearby schools for various student groups. With a high percentage (61.11%) of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, the school serves a population facing significant economic challenges, which can impact educational outcomes.

Interestingly, the school's affiliation with Appalachian State University does not appear to have translated into improved academic performance for its students. In fact, the school's proficiency rates lag behind those of nearby schools like Rockford Elementary and Mountain Park Elementary, suggesting the need for targeted interventions and support to address the underlying challenges faced by the Appalachian State Univ Academy at Elkin community.

78
Students ?
31.2
Student/teacher ratio ?
62.8%
Free/discounted lunch ?
 195 Old Virginia Rd
       Elkin, NC  28621

(336) 701-1905

District: Appalachian State Univ Academy at Elkin

Racial breakdown:

White:
71.8%
Hispanic:
20.5%
African American:
3.8%
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At a glance
▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 5th percentile in 2023 → 21st in 2024
Strengths
✓Ranking is trending up — up 16 percentile points since 2023
Worth a look
!Test scores below the North Carolina average (40% vs 55% meeting standards)
!Reading scores 20 pts below the North Carolina average
!Large classes — about 31 students per teacher
Students meeting standards (2023-2024) ?
This school40%
North Carolina avg55%
Not ranked this year
Appalachian State Univ Academy at Elkin did not have enough recent test-score data to be ranked. Check the trend below for past years.
Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)
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All Students

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankNorth Carolina percentileRating
202425.51185 of 150521.3%★☆☆☆☆
20238.81432 of 15024.7%☆☆☆☆☆

Female

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankNorth Carolina percentileRating
20234.81444 of 14591.0%☆☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankNorth Carolina percentileRating
20235.51427 of 14370.7%☆☆☆☆☆

Male

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankNorth Carolina percentileRating
202318.01269 of 146113.1%★☆☆☆☆

White

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankNorth Carolina percentileRating
202417.11068 of 11668.4%☆☆☆☆☆
20233.91168 of 11831.3%☆☆☆☆☆
How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)
Male (2023)13th percentile+8 vs school
White (2024)8th percentile-13 vs school
Female (2023)1st percentile-4 vs school
Low Socio Economic Status (2023)1st percentile-4 vs school
By subject vs North Carolina (2023-2024) ?
Mathematics48%-12 vs state
Reading31%-20 vs state

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In the 2023-24 school year, 78 students attended Appalachian State Univ Academy at Elkin.

Students at Appalachian State Univ Academy at Elkin are 72% White, 21% Hispanic, 4% African American, 4% Two or more races.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction.

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