Best Public Schools in Zip Code 28040

Summary:

The 28040 zip code is home to a single standout school, Ellenboro Elementary School, which serves students from kindergarten through 5th grade. This school consistently outperforms both the Rutherford County Schools district and the state of North Carolina in academic achievement, with proficiency rates that exceed state and district averages across multiple subjects and grade levels.

Ellenboro Elementary School boasts a diverse student population, with a predominantly White student body (78.49%) and representation from African American, Hispanic, and multiracial students. Despite the economic challenges faced by the community, as evidenced by the high percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch (99.33%), the school has access to adequate resources and staffing, with a favorable student-teacher ratio of 13.6. This combination of academic excellence, diversity, and resource allocation has earned Ellenboro Elementary School a 4-star rating and a top 40% ranking among North Carolina elementary schools.

Overall, Ellenboro Elementary School stands out as a shining example of educational excellence within the 28040 zip code, providing a high-quality learning environment for its students and serving as a valuable resource for the local community. The school's strong academic performance, diverse student population, and favorable resource allocation make it an attractive option for families seeking a top-performing elementary school in the area.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				EOG Mathematics (2024)			EOG Reading (2024)			EOG Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	EOG Mathematics 3rd Grade	EOG Mathematics 4th Grade	EOG Mathematics 5th Grade	EOG Reading 3rd Grade	EOG Reading 4th Grade	EOG Reading 5th Grade	EOG Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Ellenboro Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	813 Piney Mountain Church Rd	Ellenboro	28040	Rutherford County	Rutherford County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(828) 453-8185	595	44	13.6	99.3%	467 (78.5%)	41 (6.9%)	39 (6.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (7.9%)	78.8	263^rd of 1505 public elementary schools	82.5%		70.1	407^th of 1502 public elementary schools	72.9%	144	84.3	71.6	76.1	56.0	64.8	52.3	84.1	$9,921	$1,677	$8,244

Cities Near Zip Code 28040

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Ellenboro	3.52 mi	1	88^th
Bostic	4.71 mi	3	112^th
Forest City	7.49 mi	7	228^th
Shelby	7.83 mi	17	266^th
Mooresboro	9.01 mi	1

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction.

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