Clover Garden School

Clover Garden School, located in Burlington, North Carolina, serves K–12 and has around 950 students, which is approximately 19 students per a teacher. On the staff side, there are around 50 full time teachers working with the school’s charter objective. Academically, 71% of students are proficient in math and 59% in reading -- both above state averages. The student population has approximately 22-23% enrollment of minority groups which is lower than state averages at ~57%. The median price of homes sold in the nearby 27217 ZIP county area of Burlington is around $262,000, a reflection of the local housing market that families evaluate when considering which are the best elementary schools in North Carolina. While Clover Garden has an elementary school, middle and high school, the elementary school is part of the same charter effect of community and academic drive.

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Q1: What is the process for admissions at Clover Garden School?

Ans: Clover Garden School has admissions each year through a lottery system as it is a public charter school that is tuition free.

Q2: What is the average class size for K–5 at Clover Garden School?

Ans: In grades K–5, average class sizes are capped at 25 or fewer students. Class sizes vary from 8 - 27 students depending on the grade.

Q3: Are teachers at Clover Garden School certified/licensed?

Ans: Yes—approximately 93% of the teachers at school are licensed for K–12 instructional purposes.

Q4: Does Clover Garden School offer extracurricular arts and sports programs?

Ans: Yes — music, dance, theater, visual arts, and sports programs--including varsity athletics--are offered.

Q5: Is there before and after school care at Clover Garden School?

Ans: Yes—Clover Garden School offers a Before & After School program (6:00 a.m. - 7:30 a.m. before school and until 6:00 p.m. after school) for families.