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Hillcrest Elementary

1714 W DAVIS ST, BURLINGTON, NC 27215

About Hillcrest Elementary

Hillcrest Elementary School is located in Burlington, North Carolina and serves students in Pre-K through grade 5. The school has a population of 522 students, creating a small school and learning environment. The student teacher ratio is approximately 14: 1. The school has a well-established staff and focuses on literacy and numeracy skills at the primary grade level. The school is moderately proficient on state tests in math (22%) and reading (25%), and the school has had consistent year on year student growth data. Families looking to live in the Burlington area will likely find that median home prices are between $290K-$320K in Burlington/Alamance county, which reflects the local energy and quality of the schools. Parents consider this as one of the good elementary schools in North Carolina by ranking websites, however, parents value the caring teachers, flexible resources, and strong sense of community found in the school.

Hillcrest Elementary Contact Information

Address

1714 W DAVIS ST, BURLINGTON, NC 27215

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Phone

(336) 570-6120

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 22%
Reading 25%
State average proficiency is 22% in Math and 25% in Reading.
36
Full-time Teachers
15 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
522
Total Students
$52420
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 222 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Hillcrest Elementary

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
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STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:50AM - 2:35PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:35 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 12%
Asian 1%
Hispanic 33.5%
Black 43%
Two+ Races 10%
Native Am. 1%
White
12%
Asian
1%
Hispanic
33.5%
Black
43%
Two+ Races
10%
Native Am.
1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 522
47.8%
250 Female
52.2%
272 Male

Student Population

522 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

604 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Hillcrest Elementary, also known as the LEAP school (Leadership, Environmental Awareness, and Public Service), emphasizes developing leadership skills in its students.

FAQ

Q1: How does Hillcrest Elementary encourage character education?

Ans: The school incorporates character-building initiatives and social-emotional learning as part of the regular school day.

Q2: What sorts of digital learning tools are available for Hillcrest students?

Ans: Students at Hillcrest have access to tablets and Chromebooks, and students engage in blending learning through Canvas and other platforms.

Q3: Are parents able to volunteer and be part of Hillcrest Elementary?

Ans: Yes! The Hillcrest School welcomes parent volunteers to volunteer in classrooms, help support school events, and be a part of Hillcrest's PTO (Parent-Teacher Organization).

Q4: Does Hillcrest Elementary have breakfast and lunch programs?

Ans: Yes, all students are able to participate in the breakfast and lunch programs at Hillcrest Elementary, and families can also check on free/reduced price eligibility.

Q5: What is the student-teacher ratio at Hillcrest Elementary?

Ans: The student-teacher ratio is approximately 14–15 students per teacher, which aligns with district averages.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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