Elon Elementary School

720 Walker Road
Elon, NC 27244
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 689 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Elon Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 689 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 55%
  • : Bottom 50% in NC
  • : 46% (Btm 50%)
  • : 43% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

School Overview

Elon Elementary School's student population of 689 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
689 students
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Elon Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Elon Elementary School is 0.70, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NC)
#1577 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(21-22)
46%
51%
43%
50%
45-49%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
26%
22%
Black
17%
24%
White
45%
42%
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.70
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Elon Elementary School's ranking?
Elon Elementary School is ranked #1577 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Elon Elementary School?
689 students attend Elon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Elon Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Elon Elementary School?
Elon Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Elon Elementary School offer ?
Elon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Elon Elementary School part of?
Elon Elementary School is part of Alamance-Burlington Schools.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 689 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 55%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 46% (Btm 50%)
  • : 43% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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