Hillcrest Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Burlington, North Carolina 27215 · Alamance-Burlington Schools
#1378 of 1,457 elementary schools in North Carolina
#48640 of 50,301 nationally
About Hillcrest Elementary
Hillcrest Elementary is a public elementary located in Burlington, in the Alamance-Burlington Schools school district of North Carolina, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 556 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 12.6 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1378th of 1,457 ranked elementary schools in North Carolina. Its strongest component is students per teacher (43th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 556.
There are 14 schools in Burlington; Hillcrest Elementary ranks 11th of 13 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)19%
- Reading proficiency (30%)22%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)99.5%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.4
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 Hillcrest Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 556
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 99.5%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 22%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 19%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Hillcrest Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Turrentine Middle
Burlington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
739 students · 1.3 km away
Walter M Williams High
Burlington · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,206 students · 1.9 km away
Grove Park Elementary
Burlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
437 students · 2.6 km away
Marvin B Smith Elementary
Burlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
556 students · 3.1 km away
Elon Elementary
Elon · Public elementary · Grades K–5
689 students · 3.4 km away
Harvey R Newlin Elementary
Burlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
491 students · 5.1 km away
Eastlawn Elementary
Burlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
528 students · 5.2 km away
Broadview Middle
Burlington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
512 students · 6.3 km away
Hugh M Cummings High
Burlington · Public high · Grades 9–12
807 students · 6.3 km away
Western Alamance High
Elon · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,138 students · 6.3 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in North Carolina with a comparable Enrollment.
Marvin B Smith Elementary
Burlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
556 students
Pilot Elementary
Greensboro · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
556 students
East Robeson Primary
Lumberton · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
556 students
Avery's Creek Elementary
Arden · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
557 students
Sandy Grove Elementary
Lumber Bridge · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
557 students
Deep River Elementary
Sanford · Public elementary · Grades K–5
557 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Hillcrest Elementary a good school?
Hillcrest Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 12.6 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1378 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 Hillcrest Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Hillcrest Elementary ranks #1378 of 1,457 elementary schools in North Carolina and #48640 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Hillcrest Elementary?
Hillcrest Elementary had 556 students in 2025.
Is Hillcrest Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Hillcrest Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Hillcrest Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Hillcrest Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.