At a glance
Reported students
437
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
29.63
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
North Carolina elementary enrollment
46th percentile
Compared with 1,460 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
554.5
Grove Park Elementary: 437 reported students.
State peer staffing position
51st percentile
14.7:1 reported; state peer median 14.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 387
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32.53
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.9:1
What the reported data says about Grove Park Elementary
Grove Park Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Burlington. It is one of 38 current school records connected to Alamance-Burlington Schools. NCES reports 437 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,460 elementary schools in North Carolina with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 458 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 46th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.7:1, close to the North Carolina median of 14.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (43%) and Hispanic or Latino (32%). English learners represent 15% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Grove Park Elementary
- 1How do the reported 14.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 29.63 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 15%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 99.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.46
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White12.6%
- Hispanic32%
- Black43%
- Asian1.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.5%
- Multiracial10.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Alamance-Burlington Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Haw River Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
490 reported students
Harvey R Newlin Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
491 reported students
R Homer Andrews Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
498 reported students
Edwin M Holt Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
505 reported students
South Mebane Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
506 reported students
North Graham Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
362 reported students
Public schools near Grove Park Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marvin B Smith Elementary Elementary · Alamance-Burlington Schools | PK–05 | 556 | 1 mi |
| Hillcrest Elementary Elementary · Alamance-Burlington Schools | PK–05 | 556 | 1.6 mi |
| Harvey R Newlin Elementary Elementary · Alamance-Burlington Schools | PK–05 | 491 | 2.3 mi |
| Elon Elementary Elementary · Alamance-Burlington Schools | KG–05 | 689 | 3.3 mi |
| Eastlawn Elementary Elementary · Alamance-Burlington Schools | PK–05 | 528 | 3.4 mi |
| Highland Elementary Elementary · Alamance-Burlington Schools | KG–05 | 661 | 3.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Grove Park Elementary
What grades does Grove Park Elementary serve?
Grove Park Elementary reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Alamance-Burlington Schools.
How many students attend Grove Park Elementary?
Grove Park Elementary reported 437 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 46th percentile among 1,460 North Carolina elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 387 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Grove Park Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 14.7:1, based on 437 students and 29.63 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The North Carolina median for the same school level is 14.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Grove Park Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Grove Park Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Alamance-Burlington Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Grove Park Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
99.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Grove Park Elementary in?
Grove Park Elementary is part of Alamance-Burlington Schools, based in Burlington, NC, which operates 38 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Grove Park Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Marvin B Smith Elementary (1 mi), Hillcrest Elementary (1.6 mi), Harvey R Newlin Elementary (2.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.