Oak Hill Elementary

www.burke.k12.nc.us/oakhill/

327 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Oak Hill Elementary, located at 2363 NC 181 in Morganton, North Carolina, serves as a key educational institution within the Burke County Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the personal development of its students. By integrating core curriculum standards with a variety of instructional strategies, the school aims to prepare young learners for future success while nurturing a sense of community among students, staff, and local families.

Beyond its academic focus, Oak Hill Elementary places a high value on the partnership between home and school. The institution encourages parent involvement and active community engagement to help enrich the student experience. Through a commitment to providing a safe, inclusive, and challenging atmosphere, the school works to instill a love of learning in its students, ensuring they are equipped with the foundational skills necessary to thrive as they progress through their educational journey.

327

Total Students

21.7

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

93.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Oak Hill Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	213
Hispanic	19
Black	42
Asian	1
Two or More	52

White
213 (65.1 %)
Two or More
52 (15.9 %)
Black
42 (12.8 %)
Hispanic
19 (5.8 %)
Asian
1 (0.3 %)

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)433-1533
Website:	http://www.burke.k12.nc.us/oakhill/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	327
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	307
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 17

Kindergarten 40

Grade 1 49

Grade 2 53

Grade 3 51

Grade 4 54

Grade 5 63