BALFOUR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Balfour Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Asheboro City Schools school district, located in Asheboro, NC with about 534 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 37 teachers, Balfour Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.
Balfour Elementary School, located in Asheboro, North Carolina, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Asheboro City Schools district. Dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment, the school focuses on the academic, social, and emotional development of its diverse student body. By emphasizing core curriculum standards and cultivating a collaborative culture between educators, families, and the community, Balfour Elementary strives to prepare its students for future success throughout their elementary years and beyond.
The school is characterized by its commitment to student engagement and the integration of essential life skills into the classroom experience. Through its official website and ongoing programs, Balfour Elementary provides resources that keep parents informed and involved in their children's educational journeys. As a neighborhood-focused school, it plays a vital role in the local Asheboro community, aiming to create an inclusive atmosphere where every child is encouraged to achieve their personal best in a safe and structured setting.
For more information, contact Balfour Elementary at (336) 672-0322 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Asheboro, NC 27203-3276
(336) 672-0322
BALFOUR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Asheboro, NC with about 534 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in North Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Asheboro City Schools
- Total Students:
- 534
- Teachers:
- 37
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 534 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 68.2%
- White
- 18.5%
- Black or African American
- 6.7%
- Two or more races
- 4.7%
- Asian
- 1.7%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 46.4%
- Male
- 53.6%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.