Estes Hills Elementary

ehes.chccs.k12.nc.us

336 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Estes Hills Elementary School, located in the heart of Chapel Hill, North Carolina, is a well-regarded public school serving students in the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools district. Known for its strong commitment to academic excellence and a nurturing community atmosphere, the school emphasizes a holistic approach to education. It is situated on a verdant, park-like campus that encourages outdoor learning and play, helping to foster an environment where students feel supported and engaged throughout their primary years.

Beyond its core curriculum, Estes Hills is recognized for its dedicated faculty and active parent involvement, which are central to its reputation for educational quality. The school places a significant focus on cultivating an inclusive culture that celebrates diversity and critical thinking, preparing its students for success in the surrounding district’s rigorous middle and high school programs. Its proximity to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill also contributes to a community culture that deeply values education and lifelong learning.

336

Total Students

30.8

Full-Time Teachers

10.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

26.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Estes Hills Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	191
Hispanic	39
Black	39
Asian	25
Two or More	42

White
191 (56.8%)
Two or More
42 (12.5%)
Hispanic
39 (11.6%)
Black
39 (11.6%)
Asian
25 (7.4%)

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:	Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools
Phone:	(919)942-4753
Website:	http://ehes.chccs.k12.nc.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	336
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	83
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 13

Kindergarten 44

Grade 1 69

Grade 2 50

Grade 3 58

Grade 4 47

Grade 5 55