Serving 699 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Highcroft Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 88% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 86% (which is higher 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 71% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 699 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 71%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5% in NC
Math Proficiency
: 88% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 86% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 90-94% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Highcroft Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Highcroft Elementary School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
88% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 86% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Highcroft Elementary School?
699 students attend Highcroft Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Highcroft Elementary School students are Asian, 29% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Highcroft Elementary School?
Highcroft Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Highcroft Elementary School offer ?
Highcroft Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Highcroft Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 699 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 71%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 88% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 86% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 90-94% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
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