Elon Elementary vs Hillcrest Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elon Elementary
Elon · Public elementary · Grades K–5
689 students
Hillcrest Elementary
Burlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
556 students
| Measure | Elon Elementary Elon, North Carolina | Hillcrest Elementary Burlington, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #995 of 1,457 | #1378 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #42350 of 50,301 | #48640 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 689 | 556 |
| Enrollment | 689 | 556 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.6% | 99.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 19% |
| city | Elon | Burlington |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Elon Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.9 vs 12.6).
- •Elon Elementary does better on math proficiency (35% vs 19%).
- •Elon Elementary does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 22%).
- •Hillcrest Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.5% vs 99.6%).
- •Hillcrest Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 17.2).
- •Elon Elementary is the larger school with 689 students compared with 556.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Elon Elementary better than Hillcrest Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Elon Elementary ranks higher (23.9 vs 12.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Elon Elementary and Hillcrest Elementary?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Elon and Burlington in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elon Elementary: 689. Hillcrest Elementary: 556. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elon Elementary and Hillcrest Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Elon Elementary is 995th of 1,457 and Hillcrest Elementary is 1378th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).