Wittenburg Elementary

Located at 7300 Church Road, in Taylorsville, North Carolina, Wittenburg Elementary is a close-knit elementary-level community that hosts 294 students (grades pre-K through 5), part of Alexander County Schools. Enrollment runs roughly 37% below the state mean of about 467.

Within Alexander County Schools, which oversees 11 schools and 4,344 students, Wittenburg Elementary is one campus in the system.

For racial and ethnic makeup, Wittenburg Elementary records that White students make up the majority at 78%; the rest consists of 13% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 4% Black. That is considerably less White than the county at large, where the share is closer to 87%.

Looking at the economic backdrop, The school employs 17 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 17.4:1. That figure is higher than the state norm's 14.9:1 average. Around 99% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment.

After controlling for student poverty, Wittenburg Elementary sits in the middle band of the BeatsExpectations distribution. Schools with this campus's student mix typically land near 48.6%; this one delivers 48.5%.

Around the school, Alexander County reports that median household income runs about $65,354, 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate sits near 9%. In all, Alexander County runs 12 public schools (combined enrollment of about 4,344 students), of which Wittenburg Elementary is one.

Nearest neighbor: Snow Creek Elementary, around 3.5 miles off. Within five miles, there are 5 other public schools. Ranking that nearby cluster on reported proficiency puts Wittenburg Elementary at 9th of 9; the average score across the group is 61.0%.

Geographically, the school is in a low-density area.

Trend over the last 7 years. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Wittenburg Elementary has stayed largely flat, going from 287 students in 2018 to 294 in 2025. The student-to-teacher ratio rose from 16.2:1 in 2018 to 17.4:1 today.

On the community side, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around classroom updates, athletics, and weather closures. The community welcomes input from current and former families.