Serving 451 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, North Hills Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 8% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 451 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
North Hills Elementary School's student population of 451 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
451 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
North Hills Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Hills Elementary School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2487 out of 2568 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
38%
20%
Black
56%
25%
White
1%
45%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is North Hills Elementary School's ranking?
North Hills Elementary School is ranked #2487 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend North Hills Elementary School?
451 students attend North Hills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of North Hills Elementary School students are Black, 38% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Hills Elementary School?
North Hills Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does North Hills Elementary School offer ?
North Hills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is North Hills Elementary School part of?
North Hills Elementary School is part of Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools School District.
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