Description: Nestled in the picturesque foothills of the Appalachian Mountains of western North Carolina lies the rural community of Ellenboro. From 1924 until the spring of 2004, our school was located on Cherry Mountain Street in Ellenboro. During this time our school witnessed many changes. In its inception Ellenboro was a community school. Many children began their education in the first grade and graduated from the twelfth grade at Ellenboro School.
As the surrounding community grew and the population increased, it became necessary to add on to the original structure. A new cafeteria was constructed in 1958. In 1962 East Rutherford High School was opened, and Ellenboro became a K-8 school. The facility had another facelift in 1977 when the Davis Gym was dedicated, and then again in 1985 when a new, separate building to serve seventh and eighth graders was constructed. In the early 1990's Rutherford County embraced the middle school concept and in 1995 the sixth, seventh, and eighth graders were moved to the new East Middle School, and Ellenboro became a K-5 elementary school with larger district boundaries.
Nine years later in August, 2004, our newly constructed school, located approximately two miles from the original site, welcomed students for the first time. An ultra-modern facility, situated on 79.6 acres, houses approximately 600 students in grades Pre-K - 5. Our facility boasts the latest technology in our media center and computer labs. Located in the center of the building, our cafeteria and multi-purpose room are outfitted with state-of-the-art equipment. Near the front entrance you will find our reception area, administrative offices, as well as conference rooms and a sick room.
As proud as we are of our new school, many nostalgic reminders of our former school can be found. A ticket booth "stands guard" at the entrance to the office complex. This memento of the Ellenboro Fair serves as a reminder of the integral role the fair has played in our school and community. A mural depicting scenes from the fair greets all who walk through the halls. Although the location of Ellenboro School has changed, our philosophy remains the same. Our commitment to the idea that given a strong foundation, caring atmosphere, proper guidance, and encouragement all children can and will learn. It remains our steadfast goal that each child be given an opportunity to develop the skills that will last a lifetime. To that end, we as the faculty and staff of Ellenboro School are dedicated.
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-30 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0326-328L |
| 2026-03-24 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0326-328L |
| 2026-03-24 | Violation | 209 | GS 110-91(1)&(4-5) |
| Children used space that was not approved. One child eleven years of age, who was enrolled in the space #2 school-age Developmental Day class, was being cared for by the lead teacher in the staff workroom that was not approved space. | |||
| 2026-03-24 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. On 3/19/26, in space #2 where school-aged Developmental Day students are served, one child six years of age was left alone and unattended for a range of time between 4-6 minutes from approximately 1:20pm-1:26pm. | |||
| 2026-03-05 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-02-12 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-02-12 | Violation | 1032 | 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) |
| Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. . Two staff members employed on 8/4/25 did not have a medical report on file that was signed by a healthcare professional. One staff member employed on 8/6/25, had a medical report on file dated 8/8/25. | |||
| 2026-02-12 | Violation | 1033 | .0701(a) |
| On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. Two staff members employed on 8/4/25 did not have TB test/screening results on file on or before the first day of employment. One staff member employed 8/4/25 had results on file dated 9/22/25 and the other staff member employed 8/4/25 had results on file dated 9/22/25. One staff member employed on 8/6/25 had a TB results on file dated 8/10/25. | |||
| 2026-02-12 | Violation | 1035 | .0701(a) |
| Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. One staff member employed 1/2/26 did not have an emergency information form on file with all required information. | |||
| 2026-02-12 | Violation | 1045 | .1101(a) |
| New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. One staff member employed 8/6/25, two staff members employed 8/4/25, and one staff member employed 1/2/26 did not have at least 16 hours of orientation within the first six weeks of employment. | |||
| 2026-02-12 | Violation | 1322 | .1005(b)(4) |
| A written statement from each child's parent giving standing permission which may be valid for up to twelve months for participation in off premise activities that occur on a regular basis was not available. In space #2, one child eleven years of age, who enrolled on 1/12/26, the signed permission to play outside the fenced area or off premises was not on file. | |||
| 2026-02-12 | Violation | 1324 | .1804(c) |
| Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. One child eleven years of age, who enrolled on 1/12/26, did not have a signed dated statement by the parent that the discipline policy was reviewed. | |||
| 2026-02-12 | Violation | 1329 | .0801(a)(1-7) |
| Application for enrollment did not include all required information. One child eleven years of age, who enrolled on 1/12/26, did not have required information including unique behavior characteristics or fears. | |||
| 2026-02-12 | Violation | 1767 | .3005 (a)(3) |
| The health assessment did not include a vision screening. One child four years of age who enrolled on 8/11/25 in NC Pre K did not have a vision screening on file. | |||
| 2026-02-12 | Violation | 1768 | .3005 (a)(4) |
| The health assessment did not include a hearing screening. One child four years of age who enrolled on 8/11/25 in NC Pre K did not have a hearing screening on file. | |||
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