HILLCREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Hillcrest Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Alamance-Burlington Schools school district, located in Burlington, NC with about 650 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 38 teachers, Hillcrest Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Hillcrest Elementary, located at 1714 W. Davis Street in Burlington, North Carolina, is a public school serving the local community as part of the Alamance-Burlington School System (ABSS). The school focuses on providing foundational education to elementary-aged students, emphasizing both academic development and the social-emotional growth necessary for their future success. By fostering a supportive learning environment, Hillcrest aims to engage students through a curriculum aligned with state standards while encouraging a positive school culture.

The school’s online presence highlights its role as a hub for student engagement and parent-teacher collaboration within the Burlington area. As an ABSS institution, Hillcrest benefits from the resources and organizational structure of the larger school district, which prioritizes college and career readiness from an early age. Families and community members often use the school’s website to stay informed about daily operations, extracurricular activities, and district-wide initiatives designed to enhance the overall educational experience for all students.

For more information, contact Hillcrest Elementary at (336) 570-6120 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.