Grove Park Elementary

www.abss.k12.nc.us/o/gpes

437 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Grove Park Elementary, located at 141 Trail One in Burlington, North Carolina, is a public school operating under the Alamance-Burlington School System (ABSS). The school serves students in the local community, emphasizing a foundational educational approach designed to foster academic growth and social development during the critical early years of schooling. As a member of the ABSS district, the school follows state-mandated curriculum standards while striving to create a supportive environment that addresses the diverse needs of its student body.

The school is characterized by its commitment to student engagement and community involvement, utilizing its official website to keep families informed about academic calendars, school policies, and extracurricular opportunities. By maintaining a focus on foundational literacy, numeracy, and character building, Grove Park Elementary works to prepare its students for a successful transition into middle school and beyond. For parents and community members interested in specific resources, programs, or enrollment information, the school’s digital platform serves as the primary hub for administrative updates and educational news.

437

Total Students

29.6

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Grove Park Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	55
Hispanic	140
Black	188
Asian	7
Two or More	45
Pacific Islander	2

Black
188 (43.0%)
Hispanic
140 (32.0%)
White
55 (12.6%)
Two or More
45 (10.3%)
Asian
7 (1.6%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Alamance-Burlington Schools
Phone:	(336)570-6115
Website:	http://www.abss.k12.nc.us/o/gpes
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	437
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	434
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 12

Kindergarten 70

Grade 1 68

Grade 2 76

Grade 3 83

Grade 4 55

Grade 5 73