At a glance
Reported students
350
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
22.99
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
North Carolina elementary enrollment
28th percentile
Compared with 1,460 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
304.5
Burnsville Elementary: 350 reported students.
State peer staffing position
61st percentile
15.2:1 reported; state peer median 14.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 244
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18.58
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.1:1
What the reported data says about Burnsville Elementary
Burnsville Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Burnsville. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Yancey County Schools. NCES reports 350 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,460 elementary schools in North Carolina with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 458 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 28th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.2:1, close to the North Carolina median of 14.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (67.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (28.6%). English learners represent 16% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Burnsville Elementary
- 1How do the reported 15.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 22.99 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 16%
- Students with disabilities
- 16.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 99.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White67.7%
- Hispanic28.6%
- Black0.3%
- Asian0.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Yancey County Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Blue Ridge Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
382 reported students
South Toe Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
107 reported students
East Yancey Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
259 reported students
Cane River Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
210 reported students
Mountain Heritage High
High · Grades 09–12
642 reported students
Public schools near Burnsville Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Yancey Middle Middle · Yancey County Schools | 06–08 | 259 | 0.4 mi |
| Mountain Heritage High High · Yancey County Schools | 09–12 | 642 | 4.2 mi |
| Blue Ridge Elementary Elementary · Yancey County Schools | PK–05 | 382 | 6.3 mi |
| South Toe Elementary Elementary · Yancey County Schools | KG–05 | 107 | 6.7 mi |
| Mitchell Elementary School Elementary · Mitchell County Schools | 03–05 | 373 | 8.7 mi |
| Gouge Primary Elementary · Mitchell County Schools | PK–02 | 144 | 9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Burnsville Elementary
What grades does Burnsville Elementary serve?
Burnsville Elementary reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Yancey County Schools.
How many students attend Burnsville Elementary?
Burnsville Elementary reported 350 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 28th percentile among 1,460 North Carolina elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 244 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Burnsville Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 15.2:1, based on 350 students and 22.99 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The North Carolina median for the same school level is 14.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Burnsville Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Burnsville Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Yancey County Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Burnsville Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
99.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Burnsville Elementary in?
Burnsville Elementary is part of Yancey County Schools, based in Burnsville, NC, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Burnsville Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include East Yancey Middle (0.4 mi), Mountain Heritage High (4.2 mi), Blue Ridge Elementary (6.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.