Elm City: Schools & Education
Elm City is served by 4 public schools. Coopers Elementary is the largest at 585 students (grades -1-5). Total enrollment: 1,605 students.
- ~323 residents per school (vs North Carolina ~592).
K-12 Schools
4 K-12 schools serving the area — about 323 residents per school. 10.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (1)
| School Districts · Districts | Nash County Public Schools, Wilson County Schools |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 2 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 4 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 1,605 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 99 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 16.20 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 1,369 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 85.3% |
| Schools Count | 4 |
Sources: NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
| Colleges · Nearest | Wilson Community College |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 5.8 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Wilson Community College |
| Nearest College · City | Wilson |
| Nearest College · Phone | (252) 291-1195 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 5.8 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — no colleges within 3 miles · NCES IPEDS 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
Facilities (1)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Elm City Branch |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 114 N Railroad St |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (252) 236-4269 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 27822 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 2080 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (1)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 5 |
|---|---|
| Mentoring Orgs · Total count | 1 |
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 10.7% |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · IRS BMF keyword · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12