Balfour Elementary

2097 N Asheboro School Rd
Asheboro, NC 27203

balfour.asheboro.k12.nc.us

516 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

516

Total Students

38.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

106.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Balfour Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	111
Hispanic	303
Black	61
Asian	4
Two or More	35
American Indian	2

Hispanic
303 (58.7 %)
White
111 (21.5 %)
Black
61 (11.8 %)
Two or More
35 (6.8 %)
Asian
4 (0.8 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Asheboro City Schools
Phone:	(336)672-0322
Website:	http://balfour.asheboro.k12.nc.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	516
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	547
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 84

Grade 1 99

Grade 2 91

Grade 3 77

Grade 4 79

Grade 5 86

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Balfour Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	84
Grade 1	99
Grade 2	91
Grade 3	77
Grade 4	79
Grade 5	86

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Balfour Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	247	47.9%
Male	269	52.1%

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