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Harvey R Newlin Elementary School

316 Carden Street
Burlington, NC 27215
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 513 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Harvey R Newlin 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 19% (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 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 513 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 90%
  • : Bottom 50% in NC
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Harvey R Newlin Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Harvey R Newlin Elementary School's student population of 513 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
513 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Harvey R Newlin 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 Harvey R Newlin Elementary School is 0.66, 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.
This School
State Level (NC)
#2508 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(21-22)
21%
51%
19%
50%
20-24%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
45%
21%
Black
35%
25%
White
10%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.66
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Harvey R Newlin Elementary School's ranking?
Harvey R Newlin Elementary School is ranked #2508 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Harvey R Newlin Elementary School often compared to?
Harvey R Newlin Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Haw River 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 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Harvey R Newlin Elementary School?
513 students attend Harvey R Newlin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Harvey R Newlin Elementary School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are Black, 10% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Harvey R Newlin Elementary School?
Harvey R Newlin Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Harvey R Newlin Elementary School offer ?
Harvey R Newlin Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Harvey R Newlin Elementary School part of?
Harvey R Newlin Elementary School is part of Alamance-Burlington Schools.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 513 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 90%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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