North Hill Elementary School

Summary:

North Hill Elementary School is a public elementary school in Burlington, Iowa, serving 249 students in grades K-4. The school is part of the Burlington Community School District, which is ranked 283 out of 309 districts in the state.

North Hill Elementary has a more diverse student population compared to other schools in the district, with a higher percentage of African American (16.87%) and Hispanic (10.84%) students. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by the percentage of students proficient or better in ISASP tests, is generally lower than the state and district averages. For example, the school's 3rd-grade English Language Arts proficiency rate was 65.2%, compared to the district's 55.8% and the state's 64.2%. Additionally, North Hill Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 71.89%, compared to other schools in the district.

Over the past several years, North Hill Elementary's statewide ranking has been steadily declining, from 419 out of 603 Iowa elementary schools in 2013-2014 to 421 out of 557 in 2023-2024. When compared to nearby schools in the Burlington Community School District, North Hill Elementary is performing below the district average in most academic areas. This suggests that the school may need to implement targeted interventions, professional development for teachers, and strategies to support students from disadvantaged backgrounds in order to improve its academic outcomes and provide a more equitable education for all its students.

Detail:

Public K-4

825 N. 9th St.
Burlington, IA 52601

(319) 753-6363

District: Burlington Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
421^st of 557 Iowa Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,012

Students who attend North Hill Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Aldo Leopold Intermediate School
	Edward Stone Middle School
High:	Burlington Community High School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.5

Number of students: 237

Racial breakdown:

White:

52.3%

African American:

19.8%

Two or more races:

16.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 62.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details North Hill Elementary School ranks worse than 75.6% of elementary schools in Iowa. It also ranks 2^nd among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Burlington Community School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 33.77. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details North Hill Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Burlington Community School District. Student population at North Hill Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (52.3%), African American (19.8%), two or more races (16.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 62.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at North Hill Elementary School is 12.5, which is the highest among 4 elementary schools in the Burlington Community School District! (See more...)

Compare North Hill Elementary School employs 18.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at North Hill Elementary School is $16,012, which is the highest among 4 elementary schools in the Burlington Community School District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

North Hill Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Burlington Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Burlington Community School District 283^rd of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for North Hill Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	46.71	409^th	626	34.7%
2013	46.73	412^th	624	34.0%
2014	44.75	419^th	603	30.5%
2015	26.18	508^th	616	17.5%
2016	30.85	484^th	599	19.2%
2017	39.18	418^th	574	27.2%
2018	38.81	405^th	567	28.6%
2019	18.43	527^th	603	12.6%
2021	17.26	495^th	567	12.7%
2022	23.27	478^th	574	16.7%
2023	12.43	514^th	565	9.0%
2024	33.77	421^st	557	24.4%

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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

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Enrollment information for North Hill Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	360	19	8	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	390
1989	359	23	6	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	398
1990	352	22	5	13	1	n/a	n/a	0	393
1991	333	33	4	16	0	n/a	n/a	0	386
1992	293	30	5	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	340
1993	208	17	5	13	0	n/a	n/a	0	243
1994	186	21	5	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	218
1995	205	14	6	8	2	n/a	n/a	0	235
1996	205	14	6	8	2	n/a	n/a	0	235
1997	192	9	8	6	3	n/a	n/a	0	218
1998	236	9	8	7	3	n/a	n/a	0	263
1999	209	14	5	11	3	n/a	n/a	0	242
2000	270	26	1	10	2	n/a	n/a	-23	286
2001	254	29	1	12	4	n/a	n/a	0	300
2002	222	18	1	18	2	n/a	n/a	0	261
2003	222	18	1	18	2	n/a	n/a	0	261
2004	232	17	3	19	4	n/a	n/a	0	275
2005	216	28	2	16	2	n/a	n/a	0	264
2006	237	33	1	24	2	n/a	n/a	0	297
2007	255	33	1	25	3	n/a	n/a	0	317
2008	228	57	1	17	3	n/a	n/a	0	306
2009	209	65	1	22	0	n/a	n/a	0	297
2010	251	64	3	40	0	0	27	0	385
2011	285	66	4	38	0	0	39	0	432
2012	277	73	6	54	1	1	37	0	449
2013	262	79	6	51	1	0	49	0	448
2014	238	78	7	41	2	1	48	0	415
2015	237	64	3	47	1	0	42	0	394
2016	222	52	4	62	0	0	40	0	380
2017	209	62	7	48	1	0	36	0	363
2018	179	56	5	32	2	0	38	0	312
2019	167	51	2	35	1	0	27	0	283
2020	201	56	1	38	0	0	53	0	349
2021	148	33	1	23	0	0	31	0	236
2022	157	47	1	28	0	0	47	0	280
2023	135	42	2	27	1	0	42	0	249
2024	124	47	1	24	1	1	39	0	237

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at North Hill Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	390	24.1	16.1	n/a
1989	398	23.6	16.8	34.9
1990	393	24.1	16.3	30
1991	386	25.6	15.0	29.3
1992	340	23.0	14.7	34.4
1993	243	15.9	15.3	32.1
1994	218	17.4	12.5	36.2
1995	235	18.4	12.8	37.9
1996	235	18.4	12.8	37.9
1997	218	18.7	11.7	41.7
1998	263	19.5	13.5	39.2
1999	242	21.0	11.5	47.5
2000	286	22.9	12.5	44.7
2001	300	23.1	13.0	57.3
2002	261	21.2	12.3	58.6
2003	261	21.2	12.3	58.6
2004	275	22.3	12.3	56
2005	264	23.0	11.5	54.2
2006	297	25.0	11.9	58.9
2007	317	25.0	12.7	62.5
2008	306	26.5	11.5	69.9
2009	297	26.2	11.3	71.7
2010	385	30.0	12.8	75.6
2011	432	27.2	15.8	79.9
2012	449	27.2	16.4	78.8
2013	448	26.2	17.0	87.1
2014	415	30.0	13.8	78.8
2015	394	28.0	14.0	74.9
2016	380	30.0	12.6	74.7
2017	363	29.5	12.3	70.8
2018	312	24.9	12.5	74.7
2019	283	22.9	12.3	77.7
2020	349	26.9	12.9	77.7
2021	236	23.4	10.0	64.4
2022	280	21.7	12.8	63.2
2023	249	21.7	11.4	71.9
2024	237	18.8	12.5	62.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio North Hill Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	390	24.1	16.1	n/a
1989	398	23.6	16.8	34.9
1990	393	24.1	16.3	30
1991	386	25.6	15.0	29.3
1992	340	23.0	14.7	34.4
1993	243	15.9	15.3	32.1
1994	218	17.4	12.5	36.2
1995	235	18.4	12.8	37.9
1996	235	18.4	12.8	37.9
1997	218	18.7	11.7	41.7
1998	263	19.5	13.5	39.2
1999	242	21.0	11.5	47.5
2000	286	22.9	12.5	44.7
2001	300	23.1	13.0	57.3
2002	261	21.2	12.3	58.6
2003	261	21.2	12.3	58.6
2004	275	22.3	12.3	56
2005	264	23.0	11.5	54.2
2006	297	25.0	11.9	58.9
2007	317	25.0	12.7	62.5
2008	306	26.5	11.5	69.9
2009	297	26.2	11.3	71.7
2010	385	30.0	12.8	75.6
2011	432	27.2	15.8	79.9
2012	449	27.2	16.4	78.8
2013	448	26.2	17.0	87.1
2014	415	30.0	13.8	78.8
2015	394	28.0	14.0	74.9
2016	380	30.0	12.6	74.7
2017	363	29.5	12.3	70.8
2018	312	24.9	12.5	74.7
2019	283	22.9	12.3	77.7
2020	349	26.9	12.9	77.7
2021	236	23.4	10.0	64.4
2022	280	21.7	12.8	63.2
2023	249	21.7	11.4	71.9
2024	237	18.8	12.5	62.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for North Hill Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$2,124 (13.3%)	$13,888 (86.7%)	$16,012

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on North Hill Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 527^th of 603 Elementary schools	Ranks 514^th of 565 Elementary schools	3.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (North Hill Elementary School)	51.4	41.9	9.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Burlington Community School District)	62.2	49.8	12.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	65.3	66.3	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (North Hill Elementary School)	48.6	58.1	9.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Burlington Community School District)	60.9	62.7	1.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	71.7	75.3	3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (North Hill Elementary School)	73	58.9	14.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Burlington Community School District)	61.7	57.7	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	70.5	73.1	2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (North Hill Elementary School)	59.5	51.8	7.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Burlington Community School District)	51.1	53.1	2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	72.5	72.9	0.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	283	249	12%
African American	51	42	17.6%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	2	2
Hispanic	35	27	22.9%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	167	135	19.2%
Two or More Races	27	42	55.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	77.7%	71.9%	5.9%

Schools Near North Hill Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISASP English Language Arts (2024)				ISASP Mathematics (2024)				ISASP Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISASP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 4th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 5th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 6th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 3rd Grade	ISASP Mathematics 4th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 5th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 6th Grade	ISASP Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
North Hill Elementary School	Public	K-4	825 N. 9th St.	Burlington	52601	Des Moines County	Burlington Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 753-6363	237	19	12.5	62.9%	124 (52.3%)	47 (19.8%)	24 (10.1%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	39 (16.5%)	33.8	421^st of 557 public elementary schools	24.4%		12.4	514^th of 565 public elementary schools	9.0%	93	65.2	55.3			73.9	55.3				$16,012	$2,124	$13,888
Sunnyside Elementary School	Public	K-4	2040 Sunnyside Ave.	Burlington	52601	Des Moines County	Burlington Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 753-5244	298	26	11.4	67.4%	189 (63.4%)	41 (13.8%)	18 (6.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (16.4%)	62.5	225^th of 557 public elementary schools	59.6%		46.9	355^th of 565 public elementary schools	37.2%	130	80.0	68.3			92.2	70.0				$14,081	$1,580	$12,500
Corse Early Childhood Center	Public	PK	700 South Starr Avenue	Burlington	52601	Des Moines County	Burlington Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 753-2707	176	8	22.2	35.8%	90 (51.1%)	38 (21.6%)	17 (9.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (17.6%)								(n/a)
James Wilson Grimes School	Public	K-4	800 South St.	Burlington	52601	Des Moines County	Burlington Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 753-0420	247	22	11.2	75.7%	134 (54.3%)	59 (23.9%)	15 (6.1%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (15.4%)	4.9	537^th of 557 public elementary schools	3.6%		4	548^th of 565 public elementary schools	3.0%	11	39.6	32.1			58.5	30.2				$15,144	$1,780	$13,365
West Burlington Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	545 Ramsey St	West Burlington	52655	Des Moines County	West Burlington Ind School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 752-8747	437	29	14.9	45.3%	312 (71.4%)	21 (4.8%)	34 (7.8%)	14 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	56 (12.8%)	44.3	368^th of 557 public elementary schools	33.9%		70.8	159^th of 565 public elementary schools	71.9%	209	67.6	73.2	60.9		78.9	66.7	64.1		51.6	$14,218	$441	$13,777
Black Hawk Elementary School	Public	K-4	2804 S 14th St	Burlington	52601	Des Moines County	Burlington Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 753-5300	290	26	11.1	61.7%	165 (56.9%)	70 (24.1%)	22 (7.6%)	2 (0.7%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (10.0%)	33.6	422^nd of 557 public elementary schools	24.2%		18.6	491^st of 565 public elementary schools	13.1%	69	42.4	82.2			57.6	73.3				$13,181	$1,602	$11,579
Danville Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	419 South Main Street	Danville	52623	Des Moines County	Danville Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 392-4221	377	27	14.0	34.5%	362 (96.0%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.9%)	72.1	140^th of 557 public elementary schools	74.9%		69.6	172^nd of 565 public elementary schools	69.6%	32	75.0	76.3	82.4	75.0	89.6	86.4	88.2	84.1	58.8	$10,174	$277	$9,896
Mediapolis Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	725 N. Northfield	Mediapolis	52637	Des Moines County	Mediapolis Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 394-3101	429	29	14.8	36.4%	391 (91.1%)	5 (1.2%)	15 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.5%)	68.7	176^th of 557 public elementary schools	68.4%		69.5	173^rd of 565 public elementary schools	69.4%	3	68.1	76.1	83.3		81.9	71.8	84.8		71.6	$10,838	$206	$10,632
Lincoln Elementary School	Public	K-3	1326 Ave E	Fort Madison	52627	Lee County	Fort Madison Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 372-2896	227	14	15.8	59.9%	190 (83.7%)	1 (0.4%)	21 (9.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (6.2%)								(n/a)	70.4				83.3					$18,036	$1,146	$16,890
Clark Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	401 S Walnut St	New London	52645	Henry County	New London Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 367-0507	310	24	12.9	39.4%	274 (88.4%)	9 (2.9%)	15 (4.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.5%)	49.4	335^th of 557 public elementary schools	39.9%		45.8	361^st of 565 public elementary schools	36.1%	26	67.2	61.7	73.0		70.7	66.0	78.4		67.6	$12,091	$638	$11,453

Frequently Asked Questions about North Hill Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of North Hill Elementary School?

Students at North Hill Elementary School are 52% White, 20% African American, 16% Two or more races, 10% Hispanic.

What schools do graduates of North Hill Elementary School attend?

Students who attend North Hill Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Aldo Leopold Intermediate School
Middle : Edward Stone Middle School
High : Burlington Community High School

What district is North Hill Elementary School in?

Burlington Community School District

Is North Hill Elementary School a good school?

North Hill Elementary School ranks in the bottom 24.4% of Iowa elementary schools.

How many students attend North Hill Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 237 students attended North Hill Elementary School.

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