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Banner Elk Elementary School

155 Orchard Lane
Banner Elk, NC 28604
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 176 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Banner Elk Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 176 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : Top 10% in NC
  • : 80-84% (Top 10%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 10%)
  • : ≥80% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Banner Elk Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Banner Elk Elementary School's student population of 176 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
176 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Banner Elk Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Banner Elk Elementary School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NC)
#142 out of 2617 schools
(Top 10%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Banner Elk Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
80-84%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Banner Elk Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
75-79%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Banner Elk Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥80%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Banner Elk Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Banner Elk Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Banner Elk Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2001-02 school year data.
Asian
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Banner Elk Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
10%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Banner Elk Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Banner Elk Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
87%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Banner Elk Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Banner Elk Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Banner Elk Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.24
This chart displays the diversity score of Banner Elk Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Banner Elk Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Banner Elk Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Banner Elk Elementary School's ranking?
Banner Elk Elementary School is ranked #142 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Banner Elk Elementary School?
176 students attend Banner Elk Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Banner Elk Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Banner Elk Elementary School?
Banner Elk Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Banner Elk Elementary School offer ?
Banner Elk Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Banner Elk Elementary School part of?
Banner Elk Elementary School is part of Avery County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 176 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 80-84% (Top 10%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 10%)
  • : ≥80% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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