Banner Elk Elementary School
Banner Elk Elementary School
About This School
Public School | Grades PK-5 | Avery County Schools
Banner Elk Elementary School is located in Banner Elk, NC and is one of 5 elementary schools in Avery County Schools School District. It is a public school that serves 164 students in grades PK-5.
Banner Elk Elementary School made AYP in 2012. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of North Carolina in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Banner Elk Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Banner Elk Elementary School had 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The North Carolina average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Banner Elk Elementary School's students and teachers. more
Banner Elk Elementary School made AYP in 2012. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of North Carolina in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Banner Elk Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Banner Elk Elementary School had 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The North Carolina average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Banner Elk Elementary School's students and teachers. more
Nearby Cities
185 Azalea Circle, Banner Elk, NC 28604
(828) 898-5575
Elementary Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Grandfather Academy 0.9 miles |  |
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| High Country Christian School 1.5 miles | n/a | |
| Rainbow Christian Academy 3.9 miles | n/a | |
| Valle Crucis Elementary School 6.2 miles |  |
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| Bethel Elementary School 6.2 miles |  |
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 164
46%
54%
Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, Banner Elk Elementary School had 54% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. North Carolina had 50% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2011)
White
93%
Hispanic
4%
Two or More Races
2%
Asian/Pacific Islander
1%
Avery County Schools District Spending
$10,073Per Pupil
The Avery County Schools spends $10,073 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 59% on instruction, 36% on support services, 5% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Avery County Schools District
14:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2011, Banner Elk Elementary School had 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The North Carolina average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher.
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About the EOG
What is it?
The End-of-Grades (EOG) Tests are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 3 through 8 are assessed in reading and math.
How is it Scored?
Students receive a score of level 1 through level 4. The goal is for students to score at or above level 3, the proficient level. Students who do not score at the proficient level are eligible for remedial help, may retake the exam and may not be promot
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8 out of 10
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For North Carolina, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2012 EOG Results and EOC Results for all subjects tested.
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