Ellenboro Elementary School

813 Piney Mountain Church Rd
Ellenboro, NC 28040

ees.rcsnc.org/

595 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Ellenboro Elementary School, located in Ellenboro, North Carolina, is a public school serving students in Rutherford County. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on academic growth, character development, and community engagement. By emphasizing fundamental skills and providing a variety of educational resources, the school aims to prepare its students for success as they transition to middle school and beyond.

The school operates under the Rutherford County Schools district, adhering to state curriculum standards while promoting a culture of inclusivity and collaboration. Through its website, the school maintains clear communication with families, offering updates on district policies, academic calendars, and school-wide initiatives. As a central part of the local Ellenboro community, the school works to provide a nurturing setting where teachers and staff partner with parents to meet the diverse needs of their student population.

595

Total Students

43.7

Full-Time Teachers

13.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

92.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ellenboro Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	467
Hispanic	39
Black	41
Two or More	47
American Indian	1

White
467 (78.5 %)
Two or More
47 (7.9 %)
Black
41 (6.9 %)
Hispanic
39 (6.6 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Rutherford County Schools
Phone:	(828)453-8185
Website:	http://ees.rcsnc.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	595
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	552
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 37

Kindergarten 85

Grade 1 97

Grade 2 80

Grade 3 98

Grade 4 96

Grade 5 102