Burton Elementary School vs. R N Harris Elementary School
Should you attend Burton Elementary School or R N Harris Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Burton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
R N Harris Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 294 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Burton Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 301 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, R N Harris Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
294 students
301 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
30 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1020 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1273 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
55-59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
40-44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
60-69%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
9
9
Kindergarten Students
48
49
Grade 1 Students
52
47
Grade 2 Students
48
48
Grade 3 Students
51
53
Grade 4 Students
44
46
Grade 5 Students
42
49
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
41%
42%
% Black
46%
49%
% White
8%
4%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
Diversity Score
0.62
0.59
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
99%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
