Highcroft Elementary School serves 823 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Highcroft Elementary School placed in the top 5% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 83% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 86% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 823 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 83% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 86% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Highcroft Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Highcroft Elementary School's student population of 823 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
823 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Highcroft Elementary School is ranked within the top 5% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Highcroft Elementary School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#71 out of 2568 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
51%
4%
Hispanic
7%
19%
Black
4%
25%
White
34%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Highcroft Elementary School's ranking?
Highcroft Elementary School is ranked #71 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
83% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 86% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Highcroft Elementary School?
823 students attend Highcroft Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Highcroft Elementary School students are Asian, 34% of students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Highcroft Elementary School?
Highcroft Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Highcroft Elementary School offer ?
Highcroft Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Highcroft Elementary School part of?
Highcroft Elementary School is part of Wake County Schools School District.
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