Overview
Spindale Elementary School is a public elementary serving grades -1–5 in Spindale, North Carolina. The school enrolls 337 students. It is part of the Rutherford County Schools district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against North Carolina state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
95% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–5
DistrictRutherford County Schools
County37161
CitySpindale
ZIP28160
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID370408001653
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment337
White49.9%
Hispanic / Latino11.6%
Black / African American28.5%
Asian0.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races10.1%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %95%
State Avg82%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)