Serving 268 students in grades Kindergarten-4, North Hill Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 268 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: North Hill Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Burlington, IA school district, covering approximately 86.7 square miles. Parents can typically expect a drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 5.7 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 9.8 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
North Hill Elementary School's student population of 268 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
268 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
North Hill Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Hill Elementary School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1056 out of 1223 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
68%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
70%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
9%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
25%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
49%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
16%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.7%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
2%
6%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 25-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is North Hill Elementary School's ranking?
North Hill Elementary School is ranked #1056 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend North Hill Elementary School?
268 students attend North Hill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of North Hill Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Black, 16% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of North Hill Elementary School?
North Hill Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does North Hill Elementary School offer ?
North Hill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is North Hill Elementary School part of?
North Hill Elementary School is part of Burlington Comm School District.
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