Wilkesboro Elementary School

wes.wilkescountyschools.org/

405 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Wilkesboro Elementary School, located in Wilkesboro, North Carolina, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Wilkes County Schools district. Dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment, the school focuses on the academic, social, and emotional development of its K–5 student body. By utilizing a curriculum aligned with state standards, the school aims to prepare its young learners for future success while emphasizing the importance of community involvement and character development.

The school is deeply integrated into the local Wilkesboro community, viewing itself as a partnership between educators, families, and students. Through its website, the school maintains transparent communication with parents regarding academic calendars, school policies, and extracurricular opportunities. With a commitment to inclusivity and excellence, Wilkesboro Elementary strives to provide a safe, nurturing space where students are encouraged to explore their interests, develop critical thinking skills, and build a strong educational foundation.

405

Total Students

24.1

Full-Time Teachers

16.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wilkesboro Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	251
Hispanic	73
Black	16
Asian	12
Two or More	52
Pacific Islander	1

White
251 (62.0%)
Hispanic
73 (18.0%)
Two or More
52 (12.8%)
Black
16 (4.0%)
Asian
12 (3.0%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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:	Wilkes County Schools
Phone:	(336)838-4261
Website:	http://wes.wilkescountyschools.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	405
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	402
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 31

Kindergarten 62

Grade 1 61

Grade 2 62

Grade 3 67

Grade 4 56

Grade 5 66