Overview
Gouge Elementary is a public elementary serving grades 0–4 in Bakersville, North Carolina. The school enrolls 221 students. It is part of the Mitchell County Schools district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against North Carolina state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
12.3:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Intimate school community
221 students — small for a US elementary school
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
99% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span0–4
DistrictMitchell County Schools
County37121
CityBakersville
ZIP28705
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID370300001295
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment221
Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %99%
State Avg78%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)