Serving 248 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, C B Eller 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 65-69% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher 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 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 248 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: C B Eller Elementary serves the northeast part of Elkin, NC, covering an area of approximately 30 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a drive of 10-12 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 7.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
C B Eller Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
C B Eller Elementary School's student population of 248 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
248 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Learn Daily, Exceed Expectations, Act Responsibly, Demonstrate Respect
School Rankings
C B Eller 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 C B Eller Elementary School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#230 out of 2617 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)80-84%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
White
87%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.6%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
11%
7%
Showing 2004–2014. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is C B Eller Elementary School's ranking?
C B Eller Elementary School is ranked #230 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are C B Eller Elementary School often compared to?
C B Eller Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Elkin Elementary School, Roaring River Elementary School, Mount Pleasant Elementary School by visitors of our site.
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 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend C B Eller Elementary School?
248 students attend C B Eller Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of C B Eller Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of C B Eller Elementary School?
C B Eller Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does C B Eller Elementary School offer ?
C B Eller Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is C B Eller Elementary School part of?
C B Eller Elementary School is part of Wilkes County Schools.
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