HILLSBOROUGH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Hillsborough Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Orange County Schools school district, located in Hillsborough, NC with about 448 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 31 teachers, Hillsborough 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.
Hillsborough Elementary School, located in the historic heart of Hillsborough, North Carolina, serves as a cornerstone of the Orange County Schools district. As a community-focused institution, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. By integrating traditional classroom instruction with modern educational practices, the school aims to prepare children for success while honoring the unique cultural heritage of the surrounding community.
Beyond the standard curriculum, Hillsborough Elementary is known for encouraging strong partnerships between families, staff, and the local community to enhance the overall student experience. The school emphasizes a well-rounded education, often incorporating enrichment opportunities that allow students to explore their interests and build foundational skills in a collaborative setting. With its central location on North Nash Street, the school remains a vital hub for neighborhood families, consistently striving to maintain a standard of excellence that promotes lifelong learning and responsible citizenship.
For more information, contact Hillsborough Elementary at (919) 732-6137 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Hillsborough, NC 27278
(919) 732-6137
HILLSBOROUGH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Hillsborough, NC with about 448 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in North Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Orange County Schools
- Total Students:
- 448
- Teachers:
- 31.87
- 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
- Not a Title I 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 448 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending HILLSBOROUGH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 77% of the student body.
- White
- 77.0%
- Black or African American
- 11.4%
- Two or more races
- 6.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.1%
- Asian
- 1.8%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 46.7%
- Male
- 53.3%
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.