Overview
Hillcrest Elementary is a public elementary serving grades -1โ5 in Morganton, North Carolina. The school enrolls 254 students. It is part of the Burke County Schools district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against North Carolina state averages. This is not a ranking โ different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
14:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average โ 16:1)
Intimate school community
254 students โ small for a US elementary school
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
98% free/reduced-lunch eligibility โ schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Typeโ
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1โ5
DistrictBurke County Schools
County37023
CityMorganton
ZIP28655
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID370048000183
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment254
White15.0%
Hispanic / Latino71.7%
Black / African American6.7%
Asian0.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races6.7%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %98%
State Avg82%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)