Highland Elementary

3720 Bonnar Bridge Parkway
Burlington, NC 27215

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

661 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Highland Elementary School, located at 3720 Bonnar Bridge Parkway in Burlington, North Carolina, is a public elementary school serving the Alamance-Burlington School System (ABSS). The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging educational environment for its students, focusing on foundational academic development, character building, and community involvement. It serves a diverse student population, striving to meet the individual learning needs of children in the Burlington area through a structured curriculum that emphasizes core subjects like literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies.

Beyond its classroom instruction, Highland Elementary places a strong emphasis on creating a welcoming school culture that encourages parent and guardian participation. By integrating modern educational practices with a community-focused approach, the school aims to prepare its students for successful transitions into middle school and beyond. For families looking for the most current information on school calendars, academic programs, extracurricular activities, or district policies, the official school website (http://hle.abss.k12.nc.us) serves as the primary resource for news and engagement.

661

Total Students

40.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

53.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Highland Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	220
Hispanic	127
Black	213
Asian	39
Two or More	61
American Indian	1

White
220 (33.3%)
Black
213 (32.2%)
Hispanic
127 (19.2%)
Two or More
61 (9.2%)
Asian
39 (5.9%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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)538-8700
Website:	http://www.abss.k12.nc.us/o/highlandes
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	661
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	337
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* 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

Kindergarten 104

Grade 1 114

Grade 2 117

Grade 3 121

Grade 4 93

Grade 5 112