Ellendale Elementary

175 Ellendale Park Lane
Taylorsville, NC 28681

www.alexander.k12.nc.us/ellendale

216 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

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.

216

Total Students

14.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

76.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ellendale Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	189
Hispanic	4
Black	6
Asian	3
Two or More	13
American Indian	1

White
189 (87.5 %)
Two or More
13 (6.0 %)
Black
6 (2.8 %)
Hispanic
4 (1.9 %)
Asian
3 (1.4 %)
American Indian
1 (0.5 %)

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:	Alexander County Schools
Phone:	(828)632-4866
Website:	http://www.alexander.k12.nc.us/ellendale
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	216
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	165
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

Kindergarten 42

Grade 1 39

Grade 2 29

Grade 3 26

Grade 4 49

Grade 5 31