Ellendale Elementary School

175 Ellendale Park Lane
Taylorsville, NC 28681
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 216 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Ellendale Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 216 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : Top 30% in NC
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Ellendale Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

School Overview

Ellendale Elementary School's student population of 216 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
216 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Ellendale Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ellendale Elementary School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NC)
#716 out of 2617 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Ellendale Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-64%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Ellendale Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ellendale Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-49%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Ellendale Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Ellendale Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Ellendale Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2004-05 school year data.
Asian
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Ellendale Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
2%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Ellendale Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
3%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Ellendale Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
88%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Ellendale Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Ellendale Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Ellendale Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.22
This chart displays the diversity score of Ellendale Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Ellendale Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Ellendale Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ellendale Elementary School's ranking?
Ellendale Elementary School is ranked #716 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Ellendale Elementary School often compared to?
Ellendale Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hiddenite Elementary School, Sugar Loaf Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Ellendale Elementary School?
216 students attend Ellendale Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Ellendale Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ellendale Elementary School?
Ellendale Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Ellendale Elementary School offer ?
Ellendale Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Ellendale Elementary School part of?
Ellendale Elementary School is part of Alexander County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 216 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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