- Enrollment
- 1,254
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Taylorsville, NC
Ellendale Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Ellendale Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 66/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 370009000032
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 66
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ellendale Elementary earns 66/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of North Carolina schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most North Carolina schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Taylorsville · Resource Index
- 66
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 54.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Ellendale Elementary has class sizes smaller than 87% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ellendale Elementary ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Taylorsville, NC.
School address
District: Alexander County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370009000032 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Ellendale Elementary shrank from 216 students in 2022-23 to 201 in 2023-24 (-6.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 14.5 → 13.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-15 students YoY 370009000032 · Taylorsville, NC Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
168 enr · 12:1 · 54.2% lunch · RII 66
Nearest enrollment peer: Alexander Central High (1,254 students)
Ellendale Elementary shrank from 216 students in 2022-23 to 201 in 2023-24 (-6.9%). Teacher FTE lost 14.5 → 13.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Ellendale Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Alexander Cent
Alexander Central High
1,254 students
- East Alexander
East Alexander Middle
510 students
- West Alexander 467
West Alexander Middle
467 students
- Bethlehem Elem 435
Bethlehem Elementary
435 students
- Hiddenite Elem 370
Hiddenite Elementary
370 students
- This school 168
Ellendale Elementary
168 students
What this shows Ellendale Elementary reports 168 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ellendale Elementary compares
Ellendale Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12:1 | ▼ 24% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.2% | ▼ 18% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 168 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
168
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 13% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
9.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,929
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 168 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.7%
Two or More 6.0%
African American 3.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%
Asian 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 85.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.0, Ellendale Elementary is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Alexander County Schools reports $12,929 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ellendale Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Central High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Alexander Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Alexander Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bethlehem Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hiddenite Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ellendale Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 510
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 467
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 435
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 370
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar elementary schools in Taylorsville
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~168 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ellendale Elementary
How many students attend Ellendale Elementary?
Ellendale Elementary has 168 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Taylorsville, NC. CCD year-over-year: 216 (2022-23) → 201 (2023-24), down 15.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ellendale Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Ellendale Elementary is 12:1, which is 24% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ellendale Elementary?
54.2% of students at Ellendale Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ellendale Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Ellendale Elementary is White at 85.7% of enrollment, in Taylorsville, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ellendale Elementary?
Ellendale Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 66/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ellendale Elementary rank among elementary schools in Taylorsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Ellendale Elementary ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Taylorsville, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Taylorsville on the city page.
What other schools are in Alexander County Schools?
Besides Ellendale Elementary, Alexander County Schools also operates Alexander Central High (1,254 students), East Alexander Middle (510 students), and West Alexander Middle (467 students). See the Alexander County Schools district page for the complete list.