Glen Alpine Elementary

www.burke.k12.nc.us/glenalpine/

279 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Glen Alpine Elementary School, located in Morganton, North Carolina, serves as a community-focused educational institution within the Burke County Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students. By focusing on fundamental skills and a well-rounded curriculum, Glen Alpine aims to prepare its diverse student body for future educational success while encouraging a lifelong love of learning.

The school places a strong value on the partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding Morganton community to create a safe and engaging campus culture. Through a variety of programs and school-wide initiatives, Glen Alpine Elementary strives to meet the individual needs of its learners, ensuring that every child has the resources necessary to reach their full potential. As an integral part of the local education system, the school is committed to maintaining high standards of excellence and promoting a positive, inclusive atmosphere for all its students.

279

Total Students

23.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

104.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Glen Alpine Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	165
Hispanic	36
Black	19
Asian	20
Two or More	39

White
165 (59.1 %)
Two or More
39 (14.0 %)
Hispanic
36 (12.9 %)
Asian
20 (7.2 %)
Black
19 (6.8 %)

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:	Burke County Schools
Phone:	(828)584-0661
Website:	http://www.burke.k12.nc.us/glenalpine/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	279
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	292
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

Pre-Kindergarten 15

Kindergarten 40

Grade 1 49

Grade 2 39

Grade 3 45

Grade 4 41

Grade 5 50

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Glen Alpine Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	15
Kindergarten	40
Grade 1	49
Grade 2	39
Grade 3	45
Grade 4	41
Grade 5	50

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Glen Alpine Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	144	51.6%
Male	135	48.4%

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th