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Balfour Elementary

Summary:

Balfour Elementary is a public elementary school in Asheboro, North Carolina, serving 516 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Asheboro City Schools district, which is ranked 198 out of 242 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Balfour Elementary stands out for its significantly higher percentage of Hispanic students (58.72%) compared to surrounding schools, which range from 11.44% to 50.32% Hispanic. The school also has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 74.66% to 81.2% over the past three years, higher than the 64.07% to 86.04% range of nearby schools. Academically, Balfour consistently underperforms compared to state and district averages in both math and reading proficiency, and has been ranked in the bottom 20% of North Carolina elementary schools for several years.

While Balfour's performance is concerning, the nearby Asheboro City Schools district also struggles, with schools like Guy B Teachey Elementary, Donna L Loflin Elementary, and Lindley Park Elementary performing below the state average. However, some schools in the neighboring Randolph County School System, such as Level Cross Elementary and New Market Elementary, outperform Balfour and the Asheboro district, suggesting that the challenges facing Balfour may be systemic within the Asheboro City Schools district.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 2097 N Asheboro School Rd
       Asheboro, NC  27203-3276

(336) 672-0322

District: Asheboro City Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
1320th of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,291 Help


Students who attend Balfour Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    North Asheboro Middle
High:    Asheboro High

Student/teacher ratio:  13.5 Help
Number of students:  516

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
58.7%
White:
21.5%
African American:
11.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  81.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Balfour Elementary ranks worse than 87.7% of elementary schools in North Carolina. It also ranks last among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Asheboro City Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 17.36. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Balfour Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Asheboro City Schools District. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (58.7%), White (21.5%), African American (11.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 81.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Balfour Elementary is 13.5. 3 elementary schools in the Asheboro City Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Balfour Elementary is $10,291. 3 elementary schools in the Asheboro City Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Balfour Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Balfour Elementary 1320th of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Balfour Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Asheboro City Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Asheboro City Schools 198th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Balfour Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Balfour Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 18.65 1132nd 1276 11.3%
2007 17.75 1157th 1293 10.5%
2008 22.01 1108th 1324 16.3%
2009 32.56 1002nd 1354 26.0%
2010 26.63 1093rd 1363 19.8%
2011 28.49 1093rd 1381 20.9%
2012 33.42 1040th 1388 25.1%
2013 15.87 1246th 1403 11.2%
2014 19.87 1155th 1390 16.9%
2015 32.10 1055th 1440 26.7%
2016 22.36 1183rd 1425 17.0%
2017 36.12 982nd 1429 31.3%
2018 40.36 920th 1434 35.8%
2019 57.46 631st 1473 57.2%
2021 22.54 1149th 1489 22.8%
2022 23.65 1200th 1514 20.7%
2023 19.17 1269th 1502 15.5%
2024 17.36 1320th 1505 12.3%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Balfour Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 45.00 73rd 133 45.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Balfour Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.65 126th 421 70.1%
2019 66.84 101st 497 79.7%
2021 29.63 293rd 385 23.9%
2022 39.62 288th 485 40.6%
2023 24.33 427th 514 16.9%
2024 30.72 412th 533 22.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Balfour Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.32 426th 1332 68.0%
2019 75.18 221st 1361 83.8%
2021 40.25 778th 1329 41.5%
2022 40.38 843rd 1366 38.3%
2023 29.74 1093rd 1437 23.9%
2024 18.45 1314th 1450 9.4%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Balfour Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.44 822nd 1405 41.5%
2019 55.34 650th 1424 54.4%
2021 22.80 1137th 1440 21.0%
2022 26.35 1139th 1458 21.9%
2023 21.23 1232nd 1459 15.6%
2024 17.43 1292nd 1455 11.2%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Balfour Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.07 817th 897 8.9%
2021 24.26 548th 646 15.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Balfour Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.19 954th 1413 32.5%
2019 58.43 585th 1430 59.1%
2021 23.52 1116th 1444 22.7%
2022 22.58 1184th 1464 19.1%
2023 20.30 1227th 1461 16.0%
2024 19.39 1264th 1464 13.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Balfour Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 21.47 808th 924 12.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Balfour Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.44 310th 851 63.6%
2019 68.72 212th 865 75.5%
2021 32.32 605th 843 28.2%
2022 34.96 625th 893 30.0%
2023 18.88 833rd 915 9.0%
2024 19.28 862nd 951 9.4%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Balfour Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.79 1055th 1178 10.4%
2019 42.00 742nd 1183 37.3%
2021 16.36 1078th 1172 8.0%
2022 22.65 1017th 1194 14.8%
2023 29.60 917th 1183 22.5%
2024 31.03 876th 1166 24.9%
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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Balfour Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 275 22 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 298
1989 287 20 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 309
1990 284 18 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 302
1991 278 16 0 15 0 n/a n/a 0 309
1992 254 37 1 31 0 n/a n/a 4 327
1993 331 47 2 23 0 n/a n/a 0 403
1994 379 45 6 40 1 n/a n/a 0 471
1995 393 56 5 97 2 n/a n/a 0 553
1996 393 56 5 97 2 n/a n/a 0 553
1997 391 43 6 127 1 n/a n/a 0 568
1998 380 38 3 148 1 n/a n/a 0 570
1999 371 40 5 160 1 n/a n/a 0 577
2000 339 48 6 189 2 n/a n/a 0 584
2001 267 64 8 222 2 n/a n/a 0 563
2002 235 73 9 226 0 n/a n/a 0 543
2003 235 73 9 226 0 n/a n/a 0 543
2004 220 70 11 251 2 n/a n/a 0 554
2005 208 77 10 271 2 n/a n/a 0 568
2006 205 80 14 303 1 n/a n/a 0 603
2007 160 59 11 299 4 n/a n/a 14 547
2008 148 35 9 295 0 n/a n/a 17 504
2009 163 44 9 329 1 n/a n/a 0 546
2010 166 58 8 418 6 n/a n/a 0 656
2011 173 42 9 421 5 0 18 0 668
2012 174 38 9 408 4 2 18 0 653
2013 154 42 7 406 3 1 12 0 625
2014 134 30 7 393 2 1 10 0 577
2015 141 38 8 414 2 0 22 0 625
2016 144 45 12 421 2 1 23 0 648
2017 141 55 14 430 1 0 30 0 671
2018 99 36 9 364 1 0 25 0 534
2019 85 47 10 345 1 1 28 0 517
2020 84 34 6 334 2 1 41 0 502
2021 105 49 7 330 2 0 32 0 525
2022 103 56 4 322 2 0 34 0 521
2023 111 61 4 303 2 0 35 0 516

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Balfour Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 298 17.0 17.5 n/a
1989 309 18.0 17.1 38.5
1990 302 20.0 15.1 36.1
1991 309 20.0 15.4 35.3
1992 327 20.0 16.3 18.3
1993 403 23.0 17.5 24.1
1994 471 25.0 18.8 21.7
1995 553 32.0 17.3 34.4
1996 553 32.0 17.3 34.4
1997 568 34.0 16.7 36.3
1998 570 39.0 14.6 39.8
1999 577 39.0 14.8 50.3
2000 584 39.0 15.0 54.1
2001 563 39.0 14.4 57.4
2002 543 40.0 13.6 0
2003 543 40.0 13.6 0
2004 554 40.0 13.9 69.1
2005 568 40.0 14.2 75.4
2006 603 40.0 15.1 70.8
2007 547 n/a n/a 79
2008 504 40.0 12.6 83
2009 546 40.0 13.7 75.5
2010 656 37.9 17.3 67.8
2011 668 39.0 17.1 86.7
2012 653 40.4 16.1 85.1
2013 625 45.5 13.7 88.5
2014 577 45.0 12.8 99.5
2015 625 42.0 14.8 77.9
2016 648 38.0 17.0 90.7
2017 671 40.0 16.7 72.7
2018 534 37.0 14.4 71.9
2019 517 41.0 12.6 85.7
2020 502 41.1 12.1 85.7
2021 525 39.1 13.4 76.8
2022 521 41.5 12.5 74.7
2023 516 38.0 13.5 81.2

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 Balfour Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 298 17.0 17.5 n/a
1989 309 18.0 17.1 38.5
1990 302 20.0 15.1 36.1
1991 309 20.0 15.4 35.3
1992 327 20.0 16.3 18.3
1993 403 23.0 17.5 24.1
1994 471 25.0 18.8 21.7
1995 553 32.0 17.3 34.4
1996 553 32.0 17.3 34.4
1997 568 34.0 16.7 36.3
1998 570 39.0 14.6 39.8
1999 577 39.0 14.8 50.3
2000 584 39.0 15.0 54.1
2001 563 39.0 14.4 57.4
2002 543 40.0 13.6 0
2003 543 40.0 13.6 0
2004 554 40.0 13.9 69.1
2005 568 40.0 14.2 75.4
2006 603 40.0 15.1 70.8
2007 547 n/a n/a 79
2008 504 40.0 12.6 83
2009 546 40.0 13.7 75.5
2010 656 37.9 17.3 67.8
2011 668 39.0 17.1 86.7
2012 653 40.4 16.1 85.1
2013 625 45.5 13.7 88.5
2014 577 45.0 12.8 99.5
2015 625 42.0 14.8 77.9
2016 648 38.0 17.0 90.7
2017 671 40.0 16.7 72.7
2018 534 37.0 14.4 71.9
2019 517 41.0 12.6 85.7
2020 502 41.1 12.1 85.7
2021 525 39.1 13.4 76.8
2022 521 41.5 12.5 74.7
2023 516 38.0 13.5 81.2

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Balfour Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,432 (13.9%) $8,858 (86.1%) $10,290

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Balfour Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 631st of 1473 Elementary schoolsRanks 1269th of 1502 Elementary schools
 41.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Balfour Elementary)73.744.6
 29.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Asheboro City Schools)64.845
 19.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)64.361.1
 3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Balfour Elementary)39.529.7
 9.8%
   3rd Grade Reading (Asheboro City Schools)46.132.9
 13.2%
   3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)56.848
 8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Balfour Elementary)62.928.6
 34.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Asheboro City Schools)54.442.4
 12%
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
4th Grade Reading (Balfour Elementary)51.428.6
 22.8%
   4th Grade Reading (Asheboro City Schools)51.336.8
 14.5%
   4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Balfour Elementary)76.637.5
 39.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Asheboro City Schools)62.242.7
 19.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)60.255.9
 4.3%
5th Grade Reading (Balfour Elementary)47.929.5
 18.4%
   5th Grade Reading (Asheboro City Schools)48.528.4
 20.1%
   5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)54.648
 6.6%
5th Grade Science (Balfour Elementary)84.259.1
 25.1%
   5th Grade Science (Asheboro City Schools)73.859.4
 14.4%
   5th Grade Science (North Carolina)72.665.3
 7.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students517516
 0.2%
African American4761
 29.8%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian104
 60%
Hispanic345303
 12.2%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White85111
 30.6%
Two or More Races2835
 25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients85.7%81.2%
 4.5%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Balfour Elementary

Balfour Elementary ranks in the bottom 12.3% of North Carolina elementary schools.

Students who attend Balfour Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : North Asheboro Middle
High : Asheboro High

Students at Balfour Elementary are 59% Hispanic, 22% White, 12% African American, 7% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 516 students attended Balfour Elementary.


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