Glen Alpine Elementary

www.burke.k12.nc.us/glenalpine/

295 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Glen Alpine Elementary School, located in Morganton, North Carolina, serves as a community-focused educational institution within the Burke County Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students. By focusing on fundamental skills and a well-rounded curriculum, Glen Alpine aims to prepare its diverse student body for future educational success while encouraging a lifelong love of learning.

The school places a strong value on the partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding Morganton community to create a safe and engaging campus culture. Through a variety of programs and school-wide initiatives, Glen Alpine Elementary strives to meet the individual needs of its learners, ensuring that every child has the resources necessary to reach their full potential. As an integral part of the local education system, the school is committed to maintaining high standards of excellence and promoting a positive, inclusive atmosphere for all its students.

295

Total Students

22.3

Full-Time Teachers

13.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Glen Alpine Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	180
Hispanic	49
Black	14
Asian	20
Two or More	30
American Indian	2

White
180 (61.0%)
Hispanic
49 (16.6%)
Two or More
30 (10.2%)
Asian
20 (6.8%)
Black
14 (4.7%)
American Indian
2 (0.7%)

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:	Burke County Schools
Phone:	(828)584-0661
Website:	http://www.burke.k12.nc.us/glenalpine/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	295
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	292
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 30

Kindergarten 43

Grade 1 43

Grade 2 38

Grade 3 49

Grade 4 41

Grade 5 51

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Glen Alpine Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	30
Kindergarten	43
Grade 1	43
Grade 2	38
Grade 3	49
Grade 4	41
Grade 5	51

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Glen Alpine Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	150	50.8%
Male	145	49.2%

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th