Gouge Primary
144 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd
School Overview
Gouge Elementary School, located in the mountain community of Bakersville, North Carolina, serves as a central hub for primary education within the Mitchell County School District. As a small, community-focused institution, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the development of strong character in its students. By leveraging its location in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the school often integrates local heritage into its educational mission, striving to prepare students for future success while maintaining a deep connection to the Bakersville area.
The school’s official website highlights its commitment to a well-rounded curriculum that prioritizes literacy, mathematics, and science, alongside programs designed to support the emotional and social well-being of its student body. With a focus on high expectations and active parent-teacher involvement, Gouge Elementary works to cultivate a collaborative culture where educators and families work in tandem to meet individual student needs. Through its various extracurricular activities and academic resources, the school maintains a firm dedication to excellence, aiming to inspire curiosity and lifelong learning in every child who walks through its doors.
The school’s official website highlights its commitment to a well-rounded curriculum that prioritizes literacy, mathematics, and science, alongside programs designed to support the emotional and social well-being of its student body. With a focus on high expectations and active parent-teacher involvement, Gouge Elementary works to cultivate a collaborative culture where educators and families work in tandem to meet individual student needs. Through its various extracurricular activities and academic resources, the school maintains a firm dedication to excellence, aiming to inspire curiosity and lifelong learning in every child who walks through its doors.
144
Total Students
13.1
Full-Time Teachers
11.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
97.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 135 |
| Hispanic | 7 |
| Two or More | 2 |
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White135 (93.8%)
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Hispanic7 (4.9%)
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Two or More2 (1.4%)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Elementary School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | Mitchell County Schools |
| Phone: | (828)766-2260 |
| Website: | http://www.mcsnc.org/o/ges |
| Grade Range: | Pre-K - 2nd |
| Total Students: | 144 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 13.1 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 11.0 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 141 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Kindergarten
52
Grade 1
45
Grade 2
47
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 52 |
| Grade 1 | 45 |
| Grade 2 | 47 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 69 | 47.9% |
| Male | 75 | 52.1% |
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