Serving 490 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Haw River 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 21% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 490 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Haw River Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Haw River Elementary School's student population of 490 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
490 students
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
School Rankings
Haw River 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 Haw River Elementary School is 0.56, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2466 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)21%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Hispanic
61%
22%
Black
24%
24%
White
8%
42%
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Haw River Elementary School's ranking?
Haw River Elementary School is ranked #2466 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Haw River Elementary School often compared to?
Haw River Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Harvey R Newlin Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Haw River Elementary School?
490 students attend Haw River Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Haw River Elementary School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Haw River Elementary School?
Haw River Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Haw River Elementary School offer ?
Haw River Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Haw River Elementary School part of?
Haw River Elementary School is part of Alamance-Burlington Schools.
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