Wittenburg Elementary

www.alexander.k12.nc.us/wittenburg

310 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

310

Total Students

18.3

Full-Time Teachers

16.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

93.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wittenburg Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	246
Hispanic	32
Black	15
Asian	2
Two or More	14
American Indian	1

White
246 (79.4 %)
Hispanic
32 (10.3 %)
Black
15 (4.8 %)
Two or More
14 (4.5 %)
Asian
2 (0.6 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

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)632-2395
Website:	http://www.alexander.k12.nc.us/wittenburg
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	310
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	291
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 29

Kindergarten 44

Grade 1 37

Grade 2 45

Grade 3 44

Grade 4 58

Grade 5 53