WITTENBURG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Wittenburg Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Alexander County Schools school district, located in Taylorsville, NC with about 287 students offering grade levels from Pre-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 17 teachers, Wittenburg Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

Wittenburg Elementary School, located in the rural community of 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 both academic growth and the character development of its students. By focusing on core curriculum standards and integrating community involvement, the school aims to prepare young learners for their future educational journeys while maintaining a close-knit, neighborhood-focused atmosphere.

The school’s official presence, hosted on the Alexander County Schools website, serves as a hub for parents and guardians to stay informed about academic calendars, district policies, and extracurricular opportunities. Wittenburg Elementary prioritizes communication between home and school, ensuring that families have access to the resources necessary to support student success. Through its dedication to excellence and local engagement, the school plays a vital role in the academic landscape of the Taylorsville area.

For more information, contact Wittenburg Elementary at (828) 632-2395 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

7300 Church Road
Taylorsville, NC 28681-8818
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WITTENBURG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Taylorsville, NC with about 287 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in North Carolina

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
287
Teachers:
17.75
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
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 287 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending WITTENBURG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 81% of the student body.

White
80.8%
Hispanic/Latino
11.1%
Two or more races
4.9%
Black or African American
1.7%
Asian
1.4%

Female
47.4%
Male
52.6%

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.