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Highcroft Elementary

5415 HIGHCROFT DR CARY NC 27519

Ranked 123 of 246 in North Carolina

Top schools in Cary
Data from government agencies , and ranking based upon math score, student teacher ratio and review and ratings by others. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

Highcroft Elementary

5415 HIGHCROFT DR CARY NC 27519

About Highcroft Elementary

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 49%
Reading 49%
State average proficiency is 49% in Math and 49% in Reading.
50
Full-time Teachers
721
Total Students
$50804
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 30.1%
Asian 53.1%
Hispanic 5.8%
Black 5.5%
Two+ Races 5.3%
Native Am. 0.1%
White
30.1%
Asian
53.1%
Hispanic
5.8%
Black
5.5%
Two+ Races
5.3%
Native Am.
0.1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 721
47.3%
341 Female
52.7%
380 Male

Student Population

721 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 12.85178 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Highcroft Elementary Contact Information

Address

5415 HIGHCROFT DR CARY NC 27519

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Phone

(919) 460-3527

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TOP 123 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Highcroft 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
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
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: 9:15 AM - 3:45 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 9:00 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.

Remarkable Alumni

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Highcroft Elementary is the #12 elementary school in the state. These rankings are based on how well students do on state tests, their overall achievements, and how well the school readies them for high school.

FAQ

Q1. Is Highcroft Elementary able to provide scholarships or fee waivers?

A: Yes, if you need help paying for it, they have support for programs and activities so that all students have access to a great education.

Q2. What technology is available for students in the classrooms?

A: Students have access to tablets, Chromebooks, interactive whiteboards and they use a variety of learning apps in reading, mathematics, science, and STEM.

Q3. Are these opportunities for students strictly educational? What can students do for fun?

A: There are a variety of opportunities! For instance, students can take part in music, sports, art and clubs. These opportunities will help students learn about being leaders, be creative, collaborate with peers and help develop a positive self-regard.

Q4. Is there supervised care before and after school?

A: Yes, there are structured programs with homework help, fun activities and supervision that is available before and after school.

Q5. What do parents/caregivers need to do to help support school events?

A: Parents can assist by volunteering, participating in PTA meetings, being an assistant in the classroom and participating in school and/or after school programs.

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

PS

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

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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