ELLENDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Ellendale Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Alexander County Schools school district, located in Taylorsville, NC with about 283 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 19 teachers, Ellendale Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Ellendale Elementary, located at 175 Ellendale Park Lane in Taylorsville, North Carolina, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Alexander County Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and community engagement for its elementary-aged students. By focusing on a well-rounded curriculum, the school aims to prepare children for future academic success while nurturing their social and emotional well-being within a close-knit rural setting.
As a part of the Alexander County school system, Ellendale Elementary prioritizes collaboration between educators, parents, and the broader Taylorsville community to ensure student success. The school utilizes its official web presence to keep families informed about district policies, school-specific events, and educational resources. Through dedicated instruction and a focus on essential learning standards, Ellendale Elementary works to provide its students with the skills and confidence necessary to excel as they progress through their educational journey.
For more information, contact Ellendale Elementary at (828) 632-4866 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Taylorsville, NC 28681-9570
(828) 632-4866
ELLENDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Taylorsville, NC with about 283 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in North Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Alexander County Schools
- Total Students:
- 283
- Teachers:
- 19
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 283 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending ELLENDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 90% of the student body.
- White
- 90.5%
- Black or African American
- 4.2%
- Two or more races
- 2.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 2.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Female
- 49.8%
- Male
- 50.2%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.