- Enrollment
- 1,206
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Burlington, NC
Grove Park Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Grove Park Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370003000199
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Grove Park Elementary earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #4 of 9
- schools in Burlington · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 99.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Grove Park Elementary has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Grove Park Elementary ranks #4 of 9 schools in Burlington, NC.
School address
District: Alamance-Burlington Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370003000199 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Grove Park Elementary held near 407 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 30.8 → 28.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+17 students YoY 370003000199 · Burlington, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
437 enr · 14.6:1 · 99.2% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Walter M Williams High (1,206 students)
Grove Park Elementary held near 407 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 30.8 → 28.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Grove Park Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Walter M Willi
Walter M Williams High
1,206 students
- Southern Alama
Southern Alamance High
1,148 students
- Western Alaman
Western Alamance High
1,138 students
- Eastern Alaman
Eastern Alamance High
952 students
- Hawfields Midd
Hawfields Middle
864 students
- This school 437
Grove Park Elementary
437 students
What this shows Grove Park Elementary reports 437 students on the CCD universe file.
How Grove Park Elementary compares
Grove Park Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.6:1 | ▼ 8% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.2% | ▲ 50% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 437 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
437
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% above the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 43% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
43.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,925
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Carolina avg of $12,294
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 437 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
26
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 43.0%
Hispanic or Latino 32.0%
White 12.6%
Two or More 10.3%
Asian 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 43.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.6, Grove Park Elementary is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Alamance-Burlington Schools reports $11,925 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Grove Park Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walter M Williams High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southern Alamance High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Western Alamance High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eastern Alamance High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hawfields Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Grove Park Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,148
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,138
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 952
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 864
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar other schools in Burlington
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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Hillcrest Elementary
Standard public school
556 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Marvin B Smith Elementary
Standard public school
556 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Eastlawn Elementary
Standard public school
528 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
R Homer Andrews Elementary
Standard public school
498 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Harvey R Newlin Elementary
Standard public school
491 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~437 students)
Frequently asked questions about Grove Park Elementary
How many students attend Grove Park Elementary?
Grove Park Elementary has 437 students enrolled. It is a public school in Burlington, NC. CCD year-over-year: 390 (2022-23) → 407 (2023-24), nearly flat (+17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grove Park Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Grove Park Elementary is 14.6:1, which is 8% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Grove Park Elementary?
99.2% of students at Grove Park Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Grove Park Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Grove Park Elementary is African American at 43.0% of enrollment, in Burlington, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Grove Park Elementary?
Grove Park Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Grove Park Elementary rank among schools in Burlington?
By Resource Investment Index, Grove Park Elementary ranks #4 of 9 schools in Burlington, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Burlington on the city page.
What other schools are in Alamance-Burlington Schools?
Besides Grove Park Elementary, Alamance-Burlington Schools also operates Walter M Williams High (1,206 students), Southern Alamance High (1,148 students), and Western Alamance High (1,138 students). See the Alamance-Burlington Schools district page for the complete list.