Haw River Elementary

Summary:

Haw River Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Haw River, North Carolina, with a student population of 494. The school is part of the Alamance-Burlington Schools district, which is ranked 174 out of 242 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Haw River Elementary consistently ranks among the lowest-performing elementary schools in North Carolina, with academic performance significantly below the state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas. The school's student population is predominantly Hispanic (51.62%) and African American (29.55%), and over 99% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a very low-income student population. Additionally, Haw River Elementary has a relatively high student-teacher ratio, ranging from 14.4 to 15.4 students per teacher, which is higher than the ratios at many of the nearby schools.

When comparing Haw River Elementary to the nearby schools in the Alamance-Burlington district, it is clear that Haw River is an outlier in terms of academic performance. For example, schools like South Mebane Elementary, E.M. Yoder Elementary, and Audrey W. Garrett Elementary all significantly outperform Haw River on state assessments, with proficiency rates that are often 30-40 percentage points higher. The combination of low socioeconomic status, high student-teacher ratio, and poor academic performance at Haw River Elementary suggests that the school may be struggling with resource constraints, teacher retention, and other systemic issues that are impacting student learning.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 701 E Main Street
       Haw River, NC  27258-9644


(336) 578-0177

District: Alamance-Burlington Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
1466th of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,856 Help


Students who attend Haw River Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Graham Middle
High:    Graham High

Student/teacher ratio:  15.9 Help
Number of students:  554

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
53.2%
African American:
28.2%
White:
11.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Haw River Elementary ranks worse than 97.4% of elementary schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 18th among 20 ranked elementary schools in the Alamance-Burlington Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 6.52. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (53.2%), African American (28.2%), White (11.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Haw River Elementary is 15.9. 15 elementary schools in the Alamance-Burlington Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Haw River Elementary is $10,856, which is the 5th highest among 20 elementary schools in the Alamance-Burlington Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Haw River Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Haw River Elementary 1466th of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Haw River Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Alamance-Burlington Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Alamance-Burlington Schools 174th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Haw River Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Haw River Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 4.27 1266th 1276 0.8%
2007 4.29 1275th 1293 1.4%
2008 4.95 1291st 1324 2.5%
2009 5.98 1307th 1354 3.5%
2010 9.54 1291st 1363 5.3%
2011 8.08 1334th 1381 3.4%
2012 3.20 1371st 1388 1.2%
2013 13.28 1286th 1403 8.3%
2014 8.95 1307th 1390 6.0%
2015 8.68 1356th 1440 5.8%
2016 5.89 1382nd 1425 3.0%
2017 6.38 1373rd 1429 3.9%
2018 8.02 1363rd 1434 5.0%
2019 10.34 1372nd 1473 6.9%
2021 9.03 1404th 1489 5.7%
2022 12.52 1395th 1514 7.9%
2023 6.11 1462nd 1502 2.7%
2024 6.52 1466th 1505 2.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Haw River Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.80 319th 421 24.2%
2019 38.67 304th 497 38.8%
2021 20.56 353rd 385 8.3%
2022 25.58 413th 485 14.8%
2023 14.74 501st 514 2.5%
2024 16.72 511th 533 4.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Haw River Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 8.27 1308th 1332 1.8%
2019 8.70 1324th 1361 2.7%
2021 16.02 1224th 1329 7.9%
2022 15.45 1278th 1366 6.4%
2023 12.30 1375th 1437 4.3%
2024 13.36 1373rd 1450 5.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Haw River Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.89 1317th 1405 6.3%
2019 15.91 1287th 1424 9.6%
2021 11.70 1337th 1440 7.2%
2022 16.03 1322nd 1458 9.3%
2023 7.42 1415th 1459 3.0%
2024 4.55 1440th 1455 1.0%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Haw River Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.91 895th 897 0.2%
2019 19.63 811th 878 7.6%
2021 34.90 423rd 646 34.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Haw River Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 8.51 1354th 1413 4.2%
2019 8.93 1363rd 1430 4.7%
2021 9.46 1367th 1444 5.3%
2022 10.41 1389th 1464 5.1%
2023 7.45 1411th 1461 3.4%
2024 11.24 1380th 1464 5.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Haw River Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.67 910th 927 1.8%
2019 27.96 764th 949 19.5%
2021 20.37 807th 896 9.9%
2022 17.42 859th 927 7.3%
2023 17.42 861st 933 7.7%
2024 16.00 866th 924 6.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Haw River Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.43 715th 851 16.0%
2019 21.28 773rd 865 10.6%
2021 15.09 806th 843 4.4%
2022 27.36 742nd 893 16.9%
2023 14.93 871st 915 4.8%
2024 14.02 909th 951 4.4%
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Rank History for White students at Haw River Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 5.90 1159th 1178 1.6%
2019 5.25 1165th 1183 1.5%
2021 7.99 1154th 1172 1.5%
2022 7.83 1166th 1194 2.3%
2023 7.83 1147th 1183 3.0%
2024 10.08 1133rd 1166 2.8%
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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Haw River Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 292 139 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 431
1989 280 145 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 428
1990 296 141 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 444
1991 310 130 0 12 0 n/a n/a 0 452
1992 299 138 0 16 1 n/a n/a 0 454
1993 292 161 0 18 0 n/a n/a 0 471
1994 278 161 2 20 0 n/a n/a 0 461
1995 273 197 3 42 1 n/a n/a 0 516
1996 273 197 3 42 1 n/a n/a 0 516
1997 268 210 2 47 2 n/a n/a 0 529
1998 258 219 3 67 1 n/a n/a 0 548
1999 236 217 1 97 1 n/a n/a 0 552
2000 250 217 3 106 2 n/a n/a 0 578
2001 210 200 4 91 3 n/a n/a 0 508
2002 195 185 3 131 2 n/a n/a 0 516
2003 195 185 3 131 2 n/a n/a 0 516
2004 150 175 3 145 1 n/a n/a 0 474
2005 156 163 3 180 1 n/a n/a 0 503
2006 125 155 1 223 2 n/a n/a 0 506
2007 91 116 1 256 2 n/a n/a 30 496
2008 83 117 1 256 0 n/a n/a 30 487
2009 77 115 0 237 0 n/a n/a 0 429
2010 74 113 0 267 0 n/a n/a 0 454
2011 89 86 2 283 0 0 18 0 478
2012 110 130 2 309 0 0 13 0 564
2013 114 121 3 291 5 0 19 0 553
2014 98 116 3 260 7 0 19 0 503
2015 115 158 3 264 6 0 27 0 573
2016 117 138 4 284 8 0 25 0 576
2017 118 140 4 281 9 0 29 0 581
2018 93 152 2 268 8 0 28 0 551
2019 100 157 3 269 5 0 23 0 557
2020 102 152 1 242 1 0 27 0 525
2021 75 113 2 249 1 0 28 0 468
2022 71 115 1 252 0 0 26 0 465
2023 69 146 0 255 0 0 24 0 494
2024 62 156 0 295 0 0 41 0 554

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Haw River Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 431 20.0 21.5 31.6
1989 428 20.0 21.4 36.7
1990 444 25.0 17.7 41.2
1991 452 24.0 18.8 40.5
1992 454 22.0 20.6 25.6
1993 471 22.0 21.4 31.2
1994 461 26.0 17.7 39
1995 516 27.0 19.1 38.4
1996 516 27.0 19.1 38.4
1997 529 25.0 21.2 45
1998 548 33.0 16.6 43.4
1999 552 33.0 16.7 52.4
2000 578 35.0 16.5 59
2001 508 35.0 14.5 n/a
2002 516 35.0 14.7 70.3
2003 516 35.0 14.7 70.3
2004 474 35.0 13.5 78.3
2005 503 35.0 14.4 73.8
2006 506 35.0 14.5 66
2007 496 n/a n/a 41
2008 487 36.0 13.5 85.3
2009 429 34.7 12.4 79
2010 454 36.1 12.7 89
2011 478 37.1 12.8 95.4
2012 564 40.9 13.7 89.5
2013 553 40.0 13.8 96.6
2014 503 42.9 11.7 99.4
2015 573 44.0 13.0 93
2016 576 44.0 13.0 99.5
2017 581 38.7 14.9 98.5
2018 551 39.0 14.1 99.5
2019 557 38.5 14.4 99.5
2020 525 36.4 14.4 99.4
2021 468 31.7 14.7 99.4
2022 465 32.1 14.4 99.4
2023 494 31.9 15.4 99.4
2024 554 34.7 15.9 99.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Haw River Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 431 20.0 21.5 31.6
1989 428 20.0 21.4 36.7
1990 444 25.0 17.7 41.2
1991 452 24.0 18.8 40.5
1992 454 22.0 20.6 25.6
1993 471 22.0 21.4 31.2
1994 461 26.0 17.7 39
1995 516 27.0 19.1 38.4
1996 516 27.0 19.1 38.4
1997 529 25.0 21.2 45
1998 548 33.0 16.6 43.4
1999 552 33.0 16.7 52.4
2000 578 35.0 16.5 59
2001 508 35.0 14.5 n/a
2002 516 35.0 14.7 70.3
2003 516 35.0 14.7 70.3
2004 474 35.0 13.5 78.3
2005 503 35.0 14.4 73.8
2006 506 35.0 14.5 66
2007 496 n/a n/a 41
2008 487 36.0 13.5 85.3
2009 429 34.7 12.4 79
2010 454 36.1 12.7 89
2011 478 37.1 12.8 95.4
2012 564 40.9 13.7 89.5
2013 553 40.0 13.8 96.6
2014 503 42.9 11.7 99.4
2015 573 44.0 13.0 93
2016 576 44.0 13.0 99.5
2017 581 38.7 14.9 98.5
2018 551 39.0 14.1 99.5
2019 557 38.5 14.4 99.5
2020 525 36.4 14.4 99.4
2021 468 31.7 14.7 99.4
2022 465 32.1 14.4 99.4
2023 494 31.9 15.4 99.4
2024 554 34.7 15.9 99.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Haw River Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,654 (15.2%) $9,202 (84.8%) $10,856

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Haw River Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1372nd of 1473 Elementary schoolsRanks 1462nd of 1502 Elementary schools
 4.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Haw River Elementary)33.827.8
 6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Alamance-Burlington Schools)57.647.8
 9.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)64.361.1
 3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Haw River Elementary)32.423.6
 8.8%
   3rd Grade Reading (Alamance-Burlington Schools)52.840.1
 12.7%
   3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)56.848
 8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Haw River Elementary)29.520.7
 8.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Alamance-Burlington Schools)48.744.4
 4.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
4th Grade Reading (Haw River Elementary)5028.7
 21.3%
   4th Grade Reading (Alamance-Burlington Schools)49.345.7
 3.6%
   4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Haw River Elementary)28.410
 18.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Alamance-Burlington Schools)49.941.1
 8.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)60.255.9
 4.3%
5th Grade Reading (Haw River Elementary)30.715.7
 15%
   5th Grade Reading (Alamance-Burlington Schools)43.535.7
 7.8%
   5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)54.648
 6.6%
5th Grade Science (Haw River Elementary)44.342.9
 1.4%
   5th Grade Science (Alamance-Burlington Schools)60.754.7
 6%
   5th Grade Science (North Carolina)72.665.3
 7.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students557494
 11.3%
African American157146
 7%
American Indian50
 100%
Asian30
 100%
Hispanic269255
 5.2%
Pacific Islander00
White10069
 31%
Two or More Races2324
 4.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99.5%99.4%
 0.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Haw River Elementary

Haw River Elementary ranks in the bottom 2.6% of North Carolina elementary schools.

Students who attend Haw River Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Graham Middle
High : Graham High

Students at Haw River Elementary are 53% Hispanic, 28% African American, 11% White, 7% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 554 students attended Haw River Elementary.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction.

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