Glen Alpine Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Morganton, North Carolina 28655 · Burke County Schools
#635 of 1,457 elementary schools in North Carolina
#35262 of 50,301 nationally
About Glen Alpine Elementary
Glen Alpine Elementary is a public elementary located in Morganton, in the Burke County Schools school district of North Carolina, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 295 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 35.0 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 635th of 1,457 ranked elementary schools in North Carolina. Its strongest component is students per teacher (66th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 295.
There are 16 schools in Morganton; Glen Alpine Elementary ranks 8th of 16 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)42%
- Reading proficiency (30%)42%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)99%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.4
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Glen Alpine Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 295
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 99%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 42%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 42%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Glen Alpine Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
W A Young Elementary
Morganton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
327 students · 1.4 km away
Table Rock Middle
Morganton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
427 students · 3.4 km away
Freedom High
Morganton · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,299 students · 5.8 km away
Oak Hill Elementary
Morganton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
310 students · 6.1 km away
Forest Hill Elementary
Morganton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
305 students · 7.1 km away
Mountain View Elementary
Morganton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
762 students · 7.7 km away
Salem Elementary
Morganton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
476 students · 7.9 km away
Burke Middle College
Morganton · Public high · Grades 11–12
130 students · 8.2 km away
New Dimensions
Morganton · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
569 students · 9.9 km away
Hillcrest Elementary
Morganton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
254 students · 10 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in North Carolina with a comparable Enrollment.
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295 students
Appalachian Academy at Middle Fork
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295 students
Pumpkin Center Intermediate
Lincolnton · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
295 students
Margaret Willis Elementary
Fayetteville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
296 students
Wittenburg Elementary
Taylorsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
294 students
North Kannapolis Elementary
Kannapolis · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
296 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Glen Alpine Elementary a good school?
Glen Alpine Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 35.0 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #635 of 1,457 in North Carolina. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Glen Alpine Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Glen Alpine Elementary ranks #635 of 1,457 elementary schools in North Carolina and #35262 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Glen Alpine Elementary?
Glen Alpine Elementary had 295 students in 2025.
Is Glen Alpine Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Glen Alpine Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Glen Alpine Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Glen Alpine Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.