Alexander County Schools District
- 700 LILEDOUN RD
- TAYLORSVILLE, NC 28681
- (828) 632-7001
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District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 79.9% | 72.8% |
| Dropout Rate | 5.5% | 5.2% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $7,282 | $7,987 |
| Students Per Teacher | 16.0 | 13.6 |
| Number of Schools | 10 | - |
| Number of Students | 5,626 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 351 | - |
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 5,626 | 16.0 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | 22 |
| Kindergarten Students | 372 |
| 1st Grade Students | 410 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 426 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 442 |
| 4th Grade Students | 465 |
| 5th Grade Students | 422 |
| 6th Grade Students | 430 |
| 7th Grade Students | 421 |
| 8th Grade Students | 474 |
| 9th Grade Students | 464 |
| 10th Grade Students | 460 |
| 11th Grade Students | 401 |
| 12th Grade Students | 340 |
| Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 5 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 135 |
| Hispanic | 339 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 396 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 4,674 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 2,884 |
| Female | 2,665 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 351 | 16.0 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | - | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | - | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 168 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 180 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | 4 | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 154 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 7 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 16 |
| Elementary | 8 |
| Secondary | 8 |
| Other | - |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 11 |
| Library Support Staff | - |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 246 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 8 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 22 |
| School Administrators | 18 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 34 |
| Student Support Services | 28 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 136 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $47,403,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $10,284,000 | 21.7% |
| Parent Government Contributions | $7,546,000 | 15.9% |
| School Lunch | $1,567,000 | 3.3% |
| Non-Specified | $465,000 | 1.0% |
| Rents and Royalties | $35,000 | 0.07% |
| Sale of Property | $186,000 | 0.4% |
| Interest Earnings | $101,000 | 0.2% |
| Fines and Forfeits | $116,000 | 0.2% |
| Private Contributions | $2,000 | 0.00% |
| Miscellaneous | $266,000 | 0.6% |
| Total State Revenues | $33,214,000 | 70.1% |
| General Formula Assistance | $30,478,000 | 64.3% |
| Capital Outlay and Debt Services Programs | $1,712,000 | 3.6% |
| Non-Specified | $348,000 | 0.7% |
| State Revenues on Behalf - Non-Employee Benefits | $676,000 | 1.4% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $3,905,000 | 8.2% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $1,346,000 | 2.8% |
| Non-Specified | $2,536,000 | 5.3% |
| Direct - Other | $23,000 | 0.05% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $40,842,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $25,265,000 | 61.9% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $12,346,000 | 30.2% |
| Student Support | $2,544,000 | 5.4% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $1,175,000 | 2.5% |
| General Administration Support | $614,000 | 1.3% |
| School Administration Support | $2,592,000 | 5.5% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $2,545,000 | 5.4% |
| Student Transportation Support | $1,523,000 | 3.2% |
| Other Support Services | $1,353,000 | 2.9% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $3,231,000 | 7.9% |
| Food Services | $3,231,000 | 6.8% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 79.9% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 329 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | 5 |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 86 | 5.5% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Alexander County Schools District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 10
- Students: 5,626
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 351
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| School Name (Sort  ) |
Total Enrollment (Sort by) |
Student/Teacher Ratio (Sort by) |
School Reviews (Sort by) |
School Rating (Sort by) |
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| ALEXANDER CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
223 School Dr
Taylorsville, NC Public | 9-12 | 1,665 | 18.0 |  Review This School |
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| BETHLEHEM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
7900 Nc Hwy 127
Taylorsville, NC Public | KG-5 | 498 | 16.6 | Review This School |
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| EAST ALEXANDER MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
1285 White Plains Rd
Hiddenite, NC Public | 6-8 | 694 | 16.1 |  4.5 out of 5 7 Reviews |
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| ELLENDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
175 Ellendale Park Ln
Taylorsville, NC Public | PK-5 | 321 | 16.6 | Review This School |
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| HIDDENITE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
374 Sulphur Springs Rd
Hiddenite, NC Public | KG-5 | 528 | 16.0 |  5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| STONY POINT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
311 Stony Point School Rd
Stony Point, NC Public | KG-5 | 341 | 15.5 | 5 out of 5 5 Reviews |
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| SUGAR LOAF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
3600 Nc Hwy 16n
Taylorsville, NC Public | KG-5 | 280 | 17.5 | Review This School |
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| TAYLORSVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
100 7th St Sw
Taylorsville, NC Public | KG-5 | 237 | 13.2 | Review This School |
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| WEST ALEXANDER MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
85 Bulldog Ln
Taylorsville, NC Public | 6-8 | 631 | 16.8 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| WITTENBURG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
7300 Church Rd
Taylorsville, NC Public | KG-5 | 354 | 16.9 | Review This School |
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