Grove Park Elementary

Grove Park Elementary School, located in Burlington, North Carolina, offers grades PK-5 and has an enrollment of approximately 407 students (29 full-time teachers) and a student-teacher ratio of about 14.1 : 1. The school has low academic proficiency rates, with approximately 25 % of students being proficient in math and about 24 % of students proficient in reading, which is significantly lower than the state averages. The student population is also racially/ethnically diverse, with approximately 45 % of students identifying as Black, around 29 % as Hispanic, approximately 13.5 % as White, and 9.8 % as multiracial. Nearly all of the students (~ 99 %) qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, which indicates a high level of economic needs. Home values are about a median of ˜ $293,000 (recent data) for owner-occupied units in the ZIP code 27215. Grove is also a considerable choice as an elementary school in North Carolina from parents point of view.

The Alamance-Burlington School System celebrated Grove Park as a Signature School for its focus on relationship-building. The school's dedication to connecting with every student and family has resulted in significant academic growth, moving it off the district's low-performing list.

Q1: What kind of support does Grove Park Elementary offer to its diverse students?

Ans: Grove Park provides English language support services and targeted support for students from academic and economic diversity.

Q2: Are there after-school programs at Grove Park Elementary?

Ans: Yes, the school partners with community-based programs to provide after school enrichment and tutoring.

Q3: How can parents stay informed about their child's student progress at Grove Park?

Ans: There are regular progress reports, teacher conferences, and Parent/Teacher organization meetings scheduled on a regular basis.

Q4: Does Grove Park Elementary offer Title I resources?

Ans: Yes, Grove Park is a Title I eligible school, and they utilize federal funds to provide academic supports and family engagement.

Q5: What is the student to teacher ratio at Grove Park?

Ans: The student to teacher ratio is an average of 14–15:1 (Student to teacher) because we have very small classrooms in the Alamance-Burlington district.