Highland Elementary

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Highland Elementary ranks 835 th of 1502 North Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public K-5

3720 Bonnar Bridge Parkway
Burlington, NC 27215

(336) 538-8700

District: Alamance-Burlington Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
835^th of 1,502 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,245

Students who attend Highland Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Turrentine Middle
High:	Walter M Williams High

Student/teacher ratio: 14.8

Number of students: 648

Racial breakdown:

White:

43.1%

African American:

26.7%

Hispanic:

14.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 46.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Highland Elementary ranks worse than 55.6% of elementary schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 9^th among 20 ranked elementary schools in the Alamance-Burlington Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 45.56. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Highland Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (43.1%), African American (26.7%), Hispanic (14.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 46.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Highland Elementary is 14.8. 16 elementary schools in the Alamance-Burlington Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Highland Elementary employs 43.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Highland Elementary is $9,245. 15 elementary schools in the Alamance-Burlington Schools District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Highland Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Highland Elementary 835^th of 1502 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Highland Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Gifted and Talented students:

Male students:

African American students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Alamance-Burlington Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Alamance-Burlington Schools 171^st of 243 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Highland Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Highland Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2008	69.34	359^th	1324	72.9%
2009	65.49	496^th	1354	63.4%
2010	57.93	649^th	1363	52.4%
2011	65.90	498^th	1381	63.9%
2012	66.39	472^nd	1388	66.0%
2013	76.88	269^th	1403	80.8%
2014	80.12	236^th	1390	83.0%
2015	77.02	290^th	1440	79.9%
2016	72.42	353^rd	1425	75.2%
2017	60.18	573^rd	1429	59.9%
2018	63.21	531^st	1434	63.0%
2019	68.00	441^st	1473	70.1%
2021	59.02	595^th	1489	60.0%
2022	56.59	634^th	1514	58.1%
2023	45.56	835^th	1502	44.4%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Highland Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	54.57	172^nd	514	66.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Highland Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	45.89	735^th	1332	44.8%
2019	46.25	768^th	1361	43.6%
2021	45.77	673^rd	1329	49.4%
2022	47.22	709^th	1366	48.1%
2023	39.98	910^th	1437	36.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Highland Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	61.63	553^rd	1405	60.6%
2019	64.72	476^th	1424	66.6%
2021	48.71	701^st	1440	51.3%
2022	43.70	820^th	1458	43.8%
2023	39.09	900^th	1459	38.3%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Highland Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	60.84	258^th	897	71.2%
2019	34.91	604^th	878	31.2%
2022	55.80	198^th	634	68.8%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Highland Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2019	53.14	415^th	612	32.2%
2021	63.22	213^th	494	56.9%
2022	33.33	448^th	500	10.4%
2023	30.84	539^th	582	7.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Highland Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	63.63	500^th	1413	64.6%
2019	68.23	407^th	1430	71.5%
2021	67.56	424^th	1444	70.6%
2022	67.32	433^rd	1464	70.4%
2023	52.00	710^th	1461	51.4%

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Rank History for African American students at Highland Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	61.48	291^st	927	68.6%
2019	67.71	225^th	949	76.3%
2021	66.61	184^th	896	79.5%
2022	52.58	373^rd	927	59.8%
2023	29.72	695^th	933	25.5%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Highland Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	27.20	711^th	851	16.5%
2019	52.95	390^th	865	54.9%
2021	64.27	212^th	843	74.9%
2022	42.70	510^th	893	42.9%
2023	53.49	378^th	915	58.7%

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Rank History for White students at Highland Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	61.49	462^nd	1178	60.8%
2019	63.44	420^th	1183	64.5%
2021	48.34	597^th	1172	49.1%
2022	49.43	622^nd	1194	47.9%
2023	42.53	717^th	1183	39.4%

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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Highland Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2008	317	58	17	30	3	n/a	n/a	26	451
2009	390	96	22	32	4	n/a	n/a	0	544
2010	415	106	38	35	4	n/a	n/a	0	598
2011	416	90	33	66	1	1	22	0	629
2012	452	97	34	67	1	1	24	0	676
2013	440	79	36	78	2	1	30	0	666
2014	436	82	24	83	1	0	32	0	658
2015	405	94	34	87	2	0	26	0	648
2016	401	101	43	85	2	0	27	0	659
2017	399	132	42	90	2	0	26	0	691
2018	393	137	47	96	2	0	40	0	715
2019	388	158	46	104	2	0	44	0	742
2020	350	142	44	84	2	0	39	0	661
2021	288	140	49	74	1	0	39	0	591
2022	281	148	38	89	0	0	52	0	608
2023	279	173	43	94	0	0	59	0	648

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Highland Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	451	26.7	16.9	n/a
2009	544	31.0	17.5	23.7
2010	598	33.8	17.6	33.1
2011	629	36.6	17.1	33.7
2012	676	37.8	17.8	33.3
2013	666	42.1	15.8	31.2
2014	658	40.4	16.2	34
2015	648	43.0	15.0	37.8
2016	659	46.0	14.3	38.1
2017	691	44.6	15.4	39.2
2018	715	46.6	15.3	36.8
2019	742	49.0	15.1	36.4
2020	661	46.3	14.2	31.3
2021	591	48.4	12.2	22
2022	608	45.0	13.4	26.3
2023	648	43.6	14.8	46.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Highland Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	451	26.7	16.9	n/a
2009	544	31.0	17.5	23.7
2010	598	33.8	17.6	33.1
2011	629	36.6	17.1	33.7
2012	676	37.8	17.8	33.3
2013	666	42.1	15.8	31.2
2014	658	40.4	16.2	34
2015	648	43.0	15.0	37.8
2016	659	46.0	14.3	38.1
2017	691	44.6	15.4	39.2
2018	715	46.6	15.3	36.8
2019	742	49.0	15.1	36.4
2020	661	46.3	14.2	31.3
2021	591	48.4	12.2	22
2022	608	45.0	13.4	26.3
2023	648	43.6	14.8	46.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Highland Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$741 (8.0%)	$8,504 (92.0%)	$9,244

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Highland Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 441^st of 1473 Elementary schools	Ranks 835^th of 1502 Elementary schools	25.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Highland Elementary)	68.4	68.7	0.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Alamance-Burlington Schools)	57.6	47.8	9.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)	64.3	61.1	3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Highland Elementary)	58.1	54.8	3.3%
3rd Grade Reading (Alamance-Burlington Schools)	52.8	40.1	12.7%
3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)	56.8	48	8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Highland Elementary)	67.6	53.1	14.5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Alamance-Burlington Schools)	48.7	44.4	4.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)	57.3	55.3	2%
4th Grade Reading (Highland Elementary)	64.7	53.1	11.6%
4th Grade Reading (Alamance-Burlington Schools)	49.3	45.7	3.6%
4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)	57.3	55.3	2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Highland Elementary)	70.8	31.9	38.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Alamance-Burlington Schools)	49.9	41.1	8.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)	60.2	55.9	4.3%
5th Grade Reading (Highland Elementary)	61.1	38.1	23%
5th Grade Reading (Alamance-Burlington Schools)	43.5	35.7	7.8%
5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)	54.6	48	6.6%
5th Grade Science (Highland Elementary)	81.4	58.4	23%
5th Grade Science (Alamance-Burlington Schools)	60.7	54.7	6%
5th Grade Science (North Carolina)	72.6	65.3	7.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	742	648	12.7%
African American	158	173	9.5%
American Indian	2	0	100%
Asian	46	43	6.5%
Hispanic	104	94	9.6%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	388	279	28.1%
Two or More Races	44	59	34.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	36.4%	46.6%	10.2%

Schools Near Highland Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				EOG Mathematics (2023)			EOG Reading (2023)			EOG Science (2023)	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 (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	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
Highland Elementary	Public	K-5	3720 Bonnar Bridge Parkway	Burlington	27215	Alamance County	Alamance-Burlington Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(336) 538-8700	648	44	14.8	46.6%	279 (43.1%)	173 (26.7%)	94 (14.5%)	43 (6.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	59 (9.1%)	45.6	835^th of 1502 public elementary schools	44.4%		56.6	634^th of 1514 public elementary schools	58.1%	201	68.7	53.1	31.9	54.8	53.1	38.1	58.4	$9,245	$741	$8,504
Marvin B Smith Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2235 Delaney Drive	Burlington	27215	Alamance County	Alamance-Burlington Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(336) 570-6140	481	35	13.9	52.0%	201 (41.8%)	109 (22.7%)	117 (24.3%)	12 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.6%)	39 (8.1%)	75.4	318^th of 1502 public elementary schools	78.8%		79.8	248^th of 1514 public elementary schools	83.6%	70	70.7	69.3	66.7	53.3	69.3	53.6	85.5	$9,448	$690	$8,757
Edwin M Holt Elementary	Public	K-5	4751 S Nc 62	Burlington	27215	Alamance County	Alamance-Burlington Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(336) 570-6420	514	37	13.9	42.6%	395 (76.8%)	43 (8.4%)	46 (8.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (5.8%)	70.8	396^th of 1502 public elementary schools	73.6%		60.4	585^th of 1514 public elementary schools	61.4%	189	69.9	65.9	63.7	51.8	63.7	58.9	73.6	$9,443	$688	$8,755
Grove Park Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	141 Trail One	Burlington	27215	Alamance County	Alamance-Burlington Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(336) 570-6115	390	31	12.6	99.2%	58 (14.9%)	169 (43.3%)	108 (27.7%)	11 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (11.3%)	6.4	1457^th of 1502 public elementary schools	3.0%		9.1	1444^th of 1514 public elementary schools	4.6%	13	26.1	16.9	26.8	27.5	23.1	14.1	39.4	$10,942	$1,874	$9,068
Gibsonville Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	401 East Joyner Street	Gibsonville	27249	Guilford County	Guilford County Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(336) 449-4214	564	34	16.5	60.1%	243 (43.1%)	184 (32.6%)	71 (12.6%)	13 (2.3%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	51 (9.0%)	44.2	864^th of 1502 public elementary schools	42.5%		60	595^th of 1514 public elementary schools	60.7%	269	64.3	52.9	45.2	36.6	56.5	41.7	60.7	$9,628	$722	$8,905
Elon Elementary	Public	K-5	720 Walker Road	Elon	27244	Alamance County	Alamance-Burlington Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(336) 538-6000	666	46	14.4	55.6%	317 (47.6%)	107 (16.1%)	172 (25.8%)	8 (1.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	60 (9.0%)	49	782^nd of 1502 public elementary schools	47.9%		39.1	934^th of 1514 public elementary schools	38.3%	152	66.7	52.6	43.4	61.0	51.1	44.2	57.5	$8,235	$631	$7,604
Hillcrest Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1714 W Davis Street	Burlington	27215	Alamance County	Alamance-Burlington Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(336) 570-6120	582	42	13.9	99.5%	70 (12.0%)	250 (43.0%)	195 (33.5%)	6 (1.0%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	58 (10.0%)	12.1	1385^th of 1502 public elementary schools	7.8%		8.7	1446^th of 1514 public elementary schools	4.5%	61	27.7	35.5	22.4	28.7	39.8	23.5	42.9	$9,901	$1,732	$8,169
Harvey R Newlin Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	316 Carden Street	Burlington	27215	Alamance County	Alamance-Burlington Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(336) 570-6125	516	36	14.3	99.2%	48 (9.3%)	187 (36.2%)	229 (44.4%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (9.3%)	4.5	1482^nd of 1502 public elementary schools	1.3%		5.1	1494^th of 1514 public elementary schools	1.3%	12	28.4	22.8	24.6	14.8	22.8	18.5	26.2	$9,853	$1,732	$8,121
Sedalia Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6120 Burlington Road	Sedalia	27249	Guilford County	Guilford County Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(336) 449-4711	550	38	14.6	62.4%	131 (23.8%)	289 (52.5%)	69 (12.5%)	15 (2.7%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (7.8%)	35.7	994^th of 1502 public elementary schools	33.8%		43.2	859^th of 1514 public elementary schools	43.3%	135	59.5	54.3	32.7	38.0	45.7	39.6	59.0	$9,788	$928	$8,860
Eastlawn Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	502 N Graham Hopedale Road	Burlington	27217	Alamance County	Alamance-Burlington Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(336) 570-6180	585	36	16.0	99.5%	46 (7.9%)	188 (32.1%)	312 (53.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (6.5%)	6	1465^th of 1502 public elementary schools	2.5%		9.3	1442^nd of 1514 public elementary schools	4.8%	23	24.8	17.6	27.4	22.9	28.6	22.1	28.7	$9,376	$1,578	$7,799

Frequently Asked Questions about Highland Elementary

How many students attend Highland Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 648 students attended Highland Elementary.

What district is Highland Elementary in?

Alamance-Burlington Schools

What schools do graduates of Highland Elementary attend?

Students who attend Highland Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Turrentine Middle
High : Walter M Williams High

Is Highland Elementary a good school?

Highland Elementary ranks 835^th of 1502 North Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Highland Elementary?

Students at Highland Elementary are 43% White, 27% African American, 15% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 7% Asian.

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