Estes Hills Elementary School

500 N Estes Dr
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 349 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Estes Hills Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 349 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • : Top 20% in NC
  • : 70-74% (Top 20%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 20%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Estes Hills Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

School Overview

Estes Hills Elementary School's student population of 349 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
349 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers

School Rankings

Estes Hills Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Estes Hills Elementary School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NC)
#289 out of 2617 schools
(Top 20%)
70-74%
51%
70-74%
50%
75-79%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
8%
4%
Hispanic
12%
21%
Black
12%
25%
White
56%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.64
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Estes Hills Elementary School's ranking?
Estes Hills Elementary School is ranked #289 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Estes Hills Elementary School?
349 students attend Estes Hills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Estes Hills Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 8% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Estes Hills Elementary School?
Estes Hills Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Estes Hills Elementary School offer ?
Estes Hills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Estes Hills Elementary School part of?
Estes Hills Elementary School is part of Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 349 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 70-74% (Top 20%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 20%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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