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North Hill Elementary School

Public Grades K-4

453^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 576 Iowa Elementary Schools

Better than 21% of Iowa elementary schools

Summary

North Hill Elementary School is a public elementary school in Burlington, Iowa, serving 237 students in grades K-4. The school is part of the Burlington Community School District, which is ranked 298 out of 313 school districts in the state.

North Hill Elementary School faces several challenges compared to nearby schools. The school has consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 21.6% to 42.9% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the state average and the rates of nearby schools like Black Hawk Elementary (21.6%) and Sunnyside Elementary (21.6%). Additionally, the school's test scores in English Language Arts and Mathematics are generally lower than the state averages and the scores of nearby schools.

North Hill Elementary School also has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 62.87% to 71.89% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the rates of nearby schools. Despite the relatively high spending per student at North Hill Elementary School ($16,012 for the 2018-2019 school year), the school's performance lags behind nearby schools with lower per-student spending, raising questions about the effective allocation and utilization of resources within the school and the district.

268

Students ?

12.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$16,012

Per pupil spending ?

60.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

825 N. 9th St.
Burlington, IA 52601

(319) 753-6363

District: Burlington Community School District

Students who attend North Hill Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Aldo Leopold Intermediate School
	Edward Stone Middle School
High:	Burlington Community High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

48.9%

African American:

24.6%

Two or more races:

16.0%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 18th percentile in 2015 → 21st in 2025

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Iowa average (65% vs 73% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (21st percentile)

!High chronic absenteeism (30% vs 22% Iowa)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school65%

District avg61%

Iowa avg73%

453^rd of 576

Iowa public elementary schools ?

Bottom 21%▲ up 4 pts since 2015

From bottom 18% (2015) to bottom 21% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 4Elementary Schools in the Burlington Community School District

298^th of 313Burlington Community School District among Iowa districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Iowa percentile	Rating
2025	31.5	453 of 576	21.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	33.8	421 of 557	24.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	12.4	514 of 565	9.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	23.3	478 of 574	16.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	17.3	495 of 567	12.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	18.4	527 of 603	12.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	38.8	405 of 567	28.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	39.2	418 of 574	27.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	30.9	484 of 599	19.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	26.2	508 of 616	17.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	44.8	419 of 603	30.5%	★★☆☆☆
2013	46.7	412 of 624	34.0%	★★☆☆☆
2012	46.7	409 of 626	34.7%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Iowa (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts66%-6 vs state

Mathematics65%-10 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ISASP English Language Arts (2025)				ISASP Mathematics (2025)				ISASP Science (2025)	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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISASP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 4th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 5th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 6th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 3rd Grade	ISASP Mathematics 4th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 5th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 6th Grade	ISASP Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
North Hill Elementary School	Public	K-4	825 N. 9th St.	Burlington	52601	Des Moines County	Burlington Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 753-6363	268	22	12.3	60.8%	131 (48.9%)	66 (24.6%)	25 (9.3%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	43 (16.0%)	31.5	453^rd of 576 public elementary schools	21.4%		33.8	421^st of 557 public elementary schools	24.4%	32	62.3	70.5			67.9	61.4				$16,012	$2,124	$13,888
Sunnyside Elementary School	Public	K-4	2040 Sunnyside Ave.	Burlington	52601	Des Moines County	Burlington Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 753-5244	298	28	10.6	56.0%	186 (62.4%)	45 (15.1%)	21 (7.0%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (14.4%)	47.6	347^th of 576 public elementary schools	39.8%		62.5	225^th of 557 public elementary schools	59.6%	122	59.3	72.7			74.6	81.8				$14,081	$1,580	$12,500
James Wilson Grimes School	Public	K-4	800 South St.	Burlington	52601	Des Moines County	Burlington Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 753-0420	212	19	11.4	60.4%	120 (56.6%)	44 (20.8%)	19 (9.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (13.7%)	7.5	539^th of 576 public elementary schools	6.4%		4.9	537^th of 557 public elementary schools	3.6%	2	40.0	58.3			60.0	37.5				$15,144	$1,780	$13,365
West Burlington Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	545 Ramsey St	West Burlington	52655	Des Moines County	West Burlington Ind School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 752-8747	479	29	16.7	40.1%	339 (70.8%)	31 (6.5%)	31 (6.5%)	15 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	63 (13.2%)	46.8	355^th of 576 public elementary schools	38.4%		44.3	368^th of 557 public elementary schools	33.9%	13	74.2	81.7	63.6	61.9	80.3	76.1	75.8	63.5	53.0	$14,218	$441	$13,777
Black Hawk Elementary School	Public	K-4	2804 S 14th St	Burlington	52601	Des Moines County	Burlington Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 753-5300	305	27	11.3	53.8%	183 (60.0%)	59 (19.3%)	24 (7.9%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	36 (11.8%)	16.6	500^th of 576 public elementary schools	13.2%		33.6	422^nd of 557 public elementary schools	24.2%	78	49.1	63.9			53.6	63.9				$13,181	$1,602	$11,579
Danville Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	419 South Main Street	Danville	52623	Des Moines County	Danville Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 392-4221	362	26	13.7	30.9%	348 (96.1%)	2 (0.6%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.5%)	83.2	45^th of 576 public elementary schools	92.2%		72.1	140^th of 557 public elementary schools	74.9%	95	89.8	85.4	89.8	88.5	89.8	83.3	86.4	90.4	72.9	$10,174	$277	$9,896
Mediapolis Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	725 N. Northfield	Mediapolis	52637	Des Moines County	Mediapolis Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 394-3101	432	29	14.7	36.8%	391 (90.5%)	3 (0.7%)	17 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (4.2%)	72.2	146^th of 576 public elementary schools	74.7%		68.7	176^th of 557 public elementary schools	68.4%	30	73.5	88.7	80.3		86.7	83.1	81.7		64.8	$10,838	$206	$10,632
Clark Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	401 S Walnut St	New London	52645	Henry County	New London Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 367-0507	314	26	12.1	35.4%	272 (86.6%)	12 (3.8%)	18 (5.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.8%)	38.2	414^th of 576 public elementary schools	28.1%		49.4	335^th of 557 public elementary schools	39.9%	79	69.4	80.7	52.8		77.6	66.7	60.4		50.9	$12,091	$638	$11,453
Fort Madison Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	502 48th Street	Fort Madison	52627	Lee County	Fort Madison Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(319) 372-7252	932	70	13.2	62.1%	719 (77.1%)	25 (2.7%)	96 (10.3%)	6 (0.6%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	83 (8.9%)								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about North Hill Elementary School

What schools do graduates of North Hill Elementary School attend?

Students who attend North Hill Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Aldo Leopold Intermediate School
Middle : Edward Stone Middle School
High : Burlington Community High School

What district is North Hill Elementary School in?

Burlington Community School District

Is North Hill Elementary School a good school?

North Hill Elementary School ranks in the bottom 21.4% of Iowa elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of North Hill Elementary School?

Students at North Hill Elementary School are 49% White, 25% African American, 16% Two or more races, 9% Hispanic.

How many students attend North Hill Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 268 students attended North Hill Elementary School.

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