Balfour Elementary School
About This School
Public School | Grades PK-5 | Asheboro City Schools
Balfour Elementary School is located in Asheboro, NC and is one of 5 elementary schools in Asheboro City Schools School District. It is a public school that serves 668 students in grades PK-5.
Balfour Elementary School did not make AYP in 2012. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of North Carolina in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Balfour Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Balfour Elementary School had 17 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The North Carolina average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Balfour Elementary School's students and teachers. more
Balfour Elementary School did not make AYP in 2012. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of North Carolina in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Balfour Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Balfour Elementary School had 17 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The North Carolina average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Balfour Elementary School's students and teachers. more
Nearby Cities
2097 North Asheboro School Rd, Asheboro, NC 27203
(336) 672-0322
Elementary Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Neighbors Grove Christian Academy 1 miles | n/a | |
| Charles W McCrary Elementary School 2.3 miles |  |
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| Donna L Loflin Elementary School 3.1 miles |  |
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| Lindley Park Elementary School 3.1 miles |  |
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| Randleman Elementary School 4.6 miles |  |
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 668
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Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, Balfour Elementary School had 87% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. North Carolina had 50% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2011)
Hispanic
63%
White
26%
Black
6%
Two or More Races
3%
Asian/Pacific Islander
1%
American Indian/Alaskan Native
1%
Asheboro City Schools District Spending
$8,671Per Pupil
The Asheboro City Schools spends $8,671 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 66% on instruction, 28% on support services, 6% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Asheboro City Schools District
17:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2011, Balfour Elementary School had 17 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The North Carolina average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher.
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About the EOG
What is it?
The End-of-Grades (EOG) Tests are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 3 through 8 are assessed in reading and math.
How is it Scored?
Students receive a score of level 1 through level 4. The goal is for students to score at or above level 3, the proficient level. Students who do not score at the proficient level are eligible for remedial help, may retake the exam and may not be promot
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3 out of 10
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For North Carolina, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2012 EOG Results and EOC Results for all subjects tested.
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