SPINDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Spindale Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Rutherford County Schools school district, located in Spindale, NC with about 439 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 27 teachers, Spindale Elementary School 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.

Spindale Elementary School, located at 161 N Oak St in Spindale, North Carolina, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Rutherford County Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on the academic, social, and emotional development of its elementary-age students. By emphasizing core curriculum standards and community engagement, the school strives to prepare its pupils for the transition to middle school and beyond.

The school’s official website serves as a primary hub for communication between staff, parents, and the local community. It provides essential resources, including academic calendars, school policies, and information regarding extracurricular opportunities. As a key part of the Spindale community, the school works to maintain strong partnerships with families to ensure that students have the necessary support to succeed both inside and outside the classroom.

For more information, contact Spindale Elementary School at (828) 286-2861 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

161 N Oak St
Spindale, NC 28160
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SPINDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Spindale, NC with about 439 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in North Carolina

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
439
Teachers:
27.73
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 439 students

White
50.8%
Black or African American
34.2%
Two or more races
8.0%
Hispanic/Latino
6.8%
Asian
0.2%

Female
45.3%
Male
54.7%

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.