What grades does Banner Elk Elementary serve?

Banner Elk Elementary operates as a Primary school within the local district. The school serves families in the Banner Elk area.

Where is Banner Elk Elementary located?

Banner Elk Elementary is a rural school in Banner Elk, NC.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Banner Elk Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Banner Elk Elementary is 12:1. Lower ratios generally indicate smaller class sizes.

What schools are in Banner Elk, NC?

Schools in Banner Elk include Banner Elk Elementary and others operated by the local district. The district serves families throughout the Banner Elk area.

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Banner Elk Elementary — School Calendar 2026-27

Primary|Banner Elk, North Carolina|Avery County Schools

Banner Elk, NC 28604

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Required Teacher WorkdaysStaff Day

Aug

Mon

Required Teacher WorkdaysStaff Day

Aug

Wed

First Day of School for StudentsEvent

Confirm bus route and pickup time. Early dismissal may apply.

Aug

Wed

First Day of School for StudentsEvent

Confirm bus route and pickup time. Early dismissal may apply.

Sep

Mon

Labor Day Holiday (No School for Students)Holiday

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Mon

Labor Day Holiday (No School for Students)Holiday

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School Profile

Grades

PK–5

Enrollment

168

Student:Teacher

12:1

Locale

Rural

District

Avery County Schools

Econ. Disadvantaged

98.2%

Phone

(828)737-5700

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

60-64%

Math Proficiency

55-59%

Chronic Absenteeism

5.7%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

10 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 10.6:1

Better than average in NC

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

170

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

15.07

97% fully certified

Counselors

0.40000001

Psychologists

0.1

Nurses

0.5

School Resource Officers

0.5

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$15,513

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$8,620

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$16,201

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 20%State 58%Local 22%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Community Need Level

Elevated

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

25.2%

Below 150% poverty line

4.7%

Unemployment rate

14.4%

Uninsured residents

12.9%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

358

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

329

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

129 (39%)

Speech/Language Impairment

66 (20%)

Other Health Impairment

44 (13%)

Autism

32 (10%)

Intellectual Disability

16 (5%)

Emotional Disturbance

9 (3%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

159

Current enrollment

Stable(-10% 5yr)

Coming Up

Mon, Aug 17, 2026

Required Teacher Workdays

Staff Day

Mon, Aug 17, 2026

Required Teacher Workdays

Staff Day

Wed, Aug 19, 2026

First Day of School for Students

Event

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Date	Event	Type	Level
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day Holiday (No School for Students)	Holiday	—
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day Holiday (No School for Students)	Holiday	—
Tue, Sep 8, 2026	Regular Monthly Board of Education Meeting	Event	—
Tue, Sep 8, 2026	Regular Monthly Board of Education Meeting	Event	—
Fri, Sep 18, 2026	Homecoming/Early Dismissal for Students	half_day	—
Tue, Oct 13, 2026	Regular Monthly Board of Education Meeting	Event	—
Tue, Oct 13, 2026	Regular Monthly Board of Education Meeting	Event	—
Fri, Oct 16, 2026	Optional Teacher Workday - No School for Students	Staff Day	—
Fri, Oct 16, 2026	Optional Teacher Workday - No School for Students	Staff Day	—
Thu, Oct 22, 2026	Parent/Teacher Conference (No School for Students)	Staff Day	—
Thu, Oct 22, 2026	Parent/Teacher Conference (No School for Students)	Staff Day	—
Fri, Oct 23, 2026	Homecoming/Early Dismissal for Students	half_day	—
Fri, Oct 23, 2026	Homecoming/Early Dismissal for Students	half_day	—
Tue, Nov 10, 2026	Regular Monthly Board of Education Meeting	Event	—
Tue, Nov 10, 2026	Regular Monthly Board of Education Meeting	Event	—
Wed, Nov 11, 2026	Veterans' Day Holiday (No School for Students)	Holiday	—
Wed, Nov 11, 2026	Veterans' Day Holiday (No School for Students)	Holiday	—
Wed, Nov 25, 2026	Thanksgiving Break (No School for Students)	Break	—
Wed, Nov 25, 2026	Optional Teacher Workday	Staff Day	—
Wed, Nov 25, 2026	Thanksgiving Break (No School for Students)	Break	—
Wed, Nov 25, 2026	Optional Teacher Workday	Staff Day	—
Tue, Dec 8, 2026	Regular Monthly Board of Education Meeting	Event	—
Tue, Dec 8, 2026	Regular Monthly Board of Education Meeting	Event	—
Fri, Dec 18, 2026	Early Dismissal Day for Students	half_day	—
Fri, Dec 18, 2026	Early Dismissal Day for Students	half_day	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Christmas and New Year's Break for Students	Break	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Optional Teacher Workdays	Staff Day	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Christmas and New Year's Break for Students	Break	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Optional Teacher Workdays	Staff Day	—
Mon, Jan 4, 2027	Required Teacher Workdays	Staff Day	—
Mon, Jan 4, 2027	Required Teacher Workdays	Staff Day	—
Tue, Jan 12, 2027	Regular Monthly Board of Education Meeting	Event	—
Tue, Jan 12, 2027	Regular Monthly Board of Education Meeting	Event	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday (No School for Students)	Holiday	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday (No School for Students)	Holiday	—
Fri, Mar 26, 2027	Good Friday Holiday (No School for Students)	Holiday	—
Fri, Mar 26, 2027	Good Friday Holiday (No School for Students)	Holiday	—
Mon, Mar 29, 2027	Easter Holiday (No School for Students)	Holiday	—
Mon, Mar 29, 2027	Easter Holiday (No School for Students)	Holiday	—
Mon, Apr 12, 2027	Spring Break for Students	Break	—
Mon, Apr 12, 2027	Spring Break for Students	Break	—
Mon, May 31, 2027	Memorial Day Holiday (No School for Students)	Holiday	—
Mon, May 31, 2027	Memorial Day Holiday (No School for Students)	Holiday	—