Glen Alpine Elementary

Summary:

Glen Alpine Elementary is a public elementary school in Morganton, North Carolina, serving students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade as part of the Burke County Schools district. The school has a diverse student population, with a higher percentage of Hispanic and Asian students compared to nearby schools, and has seen a gradual decrease in the percentage of White students in recent years.

Academically, Glen Alpine Elementary outperforms the district and state in mathematics proficiency for 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades, but lags behind in reading proficiency. The school's science proficiency rate for 5th grade is higher than the district and state averages. However, the school's performance has fluctuated over the years, with its statewide ranking ranging from 405 out of 1,390 North Carolina elementary schools in 2013-2014 to 706 out of 1,505 in 2023-2024. The school's performance on various subgroups, such as female students, male students, and students with low socioeconomic status, has been mixed, with stronger performance for low-income students but relatively lower performance for special education students and White students.

When compared to other nearby elementary schools in the Burke County Schools district, Glen Alpine Elementary generally performs better in mathematics proficiency but lags behind in reading proficiency. Schools like Mull Elementary and Salem Elementary have consistently outperformed Glen Alpine Elementary in both mathematics and reading proficiency. However, Glen Alpine Elementary's performance is stronger than that of some other nearby schools, such as Hillcrest Elementary and Forest Hill Elementary, which have struggled with lower proficiency rates across multiple subjects.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 302 London Street
       Morganton, NC  28655-7211


(828) 584-0661

District: Burke County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
706th of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,621 Help


Students who attend Glen Alpine Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Table Rock Middle
High:    Freedom High

Student/teacher ratio:  12.1 Help
Number of students:  279

Racial breakdown:

White:
59.1%
Two or more races:
14.0%
Hispanic:
12.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  81.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Glen Alpine Elementary ranks better than 53.1% of elementary schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 10th among 14 ranked elementary schools in the Burke County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.64. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Glen Alpine Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (59.1%), two or more races (14%), Hispanic (12.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 81.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Glen Alpine Elementary is 12.1, which is the 2nd best among 14 elementary schools in the Burke County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Glen Alpine Elementary is $10,621, which is the 5th highest among 14 elementary schools in the Burke County Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Glen Alpine Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Glen Alpine Elementary 706th of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Glen Alpine Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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White students:


Burke County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Burke County Schools 110th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Glen Alpine Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Glen Alpine Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 54.80 630th 1276 50.6%
2007 49.86 745th 1293 42.4%
2008 50.21 706th 1324 46.7%
2009 52.26 740th 1354 45.3%
2010 67.50 455th 1363 66.6%
2011 71.38 375th 1381 72.8%
2012 80.15 205th 1388 85.2%
2013 54.77 588th 1403 58.1%
2014 69.36 405th 1390 70.9%
2015 69.56 423rd 1440 70.6%
2016 48.57 763rd 1425 46.5%
2017 62.61 527th 1429 63.1%
2018 45.43 836th 1434 41.7%
2019 57.66 626th 1473 57.5%
2021 59.90 581st 1489 61.0%
2022 67.94 437th 1514 71.1%
2023 65.74 491st 1502 67.3%
2024 52.64 706th 1505 53.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Glen Alpine Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 26.12 669th 801 16.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Glen Alpine Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.82 703rd 1332 47.2%
2019 64.55 397th 1361 70.8%
2021 74.68 203rd 1329 84.7%
2022 82.52 119th 1366 91.3%
2023 75.46 231st 1437 83.9%
2024 72.38 280th 1450 80.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Glen Alpine Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.03 741st 1405 47.3%
2019 60.67 548th 1424 61.5%
2021 53.37 634th 1440 56.0%
2022 63.34 491st 1458 66.3%
2023 70.13 387th 1459 73.5%
2024 55.68 619th 1455 57.5%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Glen Alpine Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.47 499th 897 44.4%
2019 53.89 313th 878 64.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Glen Alpine Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.86 881st 1413 37.7%
2019 54.23 669th 1430 53.2%
2021 63.88 484th 1444 66.5%
2022 69.33 393rd 1464 73.2%
2023 57.82 604th 1461 58.7%
2024 48.70 768th 1464 47.5%
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Rank History for White students at Glen Alpine Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.67 897th 1178 23.9%
2019 39.03 779th 1183 34.2%
2021 38.35 747th 1172 36.3%
2022 43.69 700th 1194 41.4%
2023 40.51 752nd 1183 36.4%
2024 35.61 810th 1166 30.5%
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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 Glen Alpine Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 681 79 71 0 0 n/a n/a 0 831
1989 680 77 82 1 0 n/a n/a 0 840
1990 690 65 105 5 0 n/a n/a 0 865
1991 726 61 102 6 0 n/a n/a 0 895
1992 693 80 120 3 0 n/a n/a 0 896
1993 648 68 107 4 0 n/a n/a 0 827
1994 669 80 124 5 0 n/a n/a 16 894
1995 752 88 152 12 0 n/a n/a 0 1004
1996 752 88 152 12 0 n/a n/a 0 1004
1997 749 114 147 14 0 n/a n/a 0 1024
1998 697 116 136 15 0 n/a n/a 2 966
1999 682 112 167 18 0 n/a n/a 0 979
2000 427 93 87 15 0 n/a n/a 0 622
2001 400 96 77 17 0 n/a n/a 0 590
2002 388 98 81 14 1 n/a n/a 0 582
2003 388 98 81 14 1 n/a n/a 0 582
2004 391 93 88 15 0 n/a n/a 0 587
2005 408 99 86 23 1 n/a n/a 0 617
2006 393 89 67 15 2 n/a n/a 0 566
2007 380 69 59 19 3 n/a n/a 31 561
2008 358 47 56 18 2 n/a n/a 30 511
2009 367 77 47 18 4 n/a n/a 0 513
2010 367 91 48 16 2 n/a n/a 0 524
2011 310 68 40 17 2 1 11 0 449
2012 309 56 39 18 1 1 13 0 437
2013 301 52 37 18 2 0 18 0 428
2014 296 45 36 19 1 0 19 0 416
2015 300 46 44 16 1 0 25 0 432
2016 306 53 46 19 2 0 32 0 458
2017 285 46 35 25 2 0 39 0 432
2018 284 34 36 28 3 0 40 0 425
2019 253 27 31 32 2 0 34 0 379
2020 247 19 28 33 0 0 29 0 356
2021 205 17 25 35 0 0 30 0 312
2022 205 22 24 40 1 0 37 0 329
2023 165 19 20 36 0 0 39 0 279

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 Glen Alpine Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 831 47.0 17.6 29.5
1989 840 49.0 17.1 39.2
1990 865 49.0 17.6 43.6
1991 895 49.0 18.2 42.1
1992 896 49.0 18.2 28.7
1993 827 51.0 16.2 38.7
1994 894 58.0 15.4 39.6
1995 1004 70.0 14.3 37.8
1996 1004 70.0 14.3 37.8
1997 1024 71.0 14.4 37.1
1998 966 71.0 13.6 41.1
1999 979 72.0 13.6 56.3
2000 622 35.0 17.8 99.5
2001 590 35.0 16.9 57.1
2002 582 48.0 12.1 55
2003 582 48.0 12.1 55
2004 587 47.0 12.5 58.8
2005 617 55.0 11.2 59
2006 566 45.0 12.6 53.7
2007 561 n/a n/a 63.8
2008 511 41.3 12.4 70.3
2009 513 41.3 12.4 60.2
2010 524 41.0 12.8 61.3
2011 449 31.6 14.1 62.6
2012 437 27.7 15.7 64.8
2013 428 30.5 14.0 73.1
2014 416 31.4 13.2 72.1
2015 432 26.0 16.6 99.3
2016 458 28.0 16.3 70.7
2017 432 27.7 15.5 72.7
2018 425 26.4 16.0 66.6
2019 379 25.4 14.9 68.9
2020 356 25.6 13.8 64
2021 312 23.0 13.5 58
2022 329 23.0 14.3 59.9
2023 279 23.0 12.1 81.4

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 Glen Alpine Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 831 47.0 17.6 29.5
1989 840 49.0 17.1 39.2
1990 865 49.0 17.6 43.6
1991 895 49.0 18.2 42.1
1992 896 49.0 18.2 28.7
1993 827 51.0 16.2 38.7
1994 894 58.0 15.4 39.6
1995 1004 70.0 14.3 37.8
1996 1004 70.0 14.3 37.8
1997 1024 71.0 14.4 37.1
1998 966 71.0 13.6 41.1
1999 979 72.0 13.6 56.3
2000 622 35.0 17.8 99.5
2001 590 35.0 16.9 57.1
2002 582 48.0 12.1 55
2003 582 48.0 12.1 55
2004 587 47.0 12.5 58.8
2005 617 55.0 11.2 59
2006 566 45.0 12.6 53.7
2007 561 n/a n/a 63.8
2008 511 41.3 12.4 70.3
2009 513 41.3 12.4 60.2
2010 524 41.0 12.8 61.3
2011 449 31.6 14.1 62.6
2012 437 27.7 15.7 64.8
2013 428 30.5 14.0 73.1
2014 416 31.4 13.2 72.1
2015 432 26.0 16.6 99.3
2016 458 28.0 16.3 70.7
2017 432 27.7 15.5 72.7
2018 425 26.4 16.0 66.6
2019 379 25.4 14.9 68.9
2020 356 25.6 13.8 64
2021 312 23.0 13.5 58
2022 329 23.0 14.3 59.9
2023 279 23.0 12.1 81.4

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 Glen Alpine Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,368 (12.9%) $9,253 (87.1%) $10,621

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Glen Alpine Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 626th of 1473 Elementary schoolsRanks 491st of 1502 Elementary schools
 9.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Glen Alpine Elementary)76.376.1
 0.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Burke County Schools)66.563.6
 2.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)64.361.1
 3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Glen Alpine Elementary)66.156.5
 9.6%
   3rd Grade Reading (Burke County Schools)59.443.3
 16.1%
   3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)56.848
 8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Glen Alpine Elementary)47.550
 2.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Burke County Schools)55.858.9
 3.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
4th Grade Reading (Glen Alpine Elementary)60.743.2
 17.5%
   4th Grade Reading (Burke County Schools)60.354
 6.3%
   4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Glen Alpine Elementary)57.173.1
 16%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Burke County Schools)58.461.3
 2.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)60.255.9
 4.3%
5th Grade Reading (Glen Alpine Elementary)48.155.8
 7.7%
   5th Grade Reading (Burke County Schools)53.851.1
 2.7%
   5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)54.648
 6.6%
5th Grade Science (Glen Alpine Elementary)84.476.9
 7.5%
   5th Grade Science (Burke County Schools)81.572.7
 8.8%
   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 Students379279
 26.4%
African American2719
 29.6%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian3120
 35.5%
Hispanic3236
 12.5%
Pacific Islander00
White253165
 34.8%
Two or More Races3439
 14.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients68.9%81.4%
 12.5%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 279 students attended Glen Alpine Elementary.

Glen Alpine Elementary ranks 706th of 1505 North Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Glen Alpine Elementary are 59% White, 14% Two or more races, 13% Hispanic, 7% Asian, 7% African American.

Students who attend Glen Alpine Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Table Rock Middle
High : Freedom High


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction.

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