George Hildebrand Elementary

Elementary No virtual instruction Connelly Springs, NC Grades PK–05 Rural: Distant Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC SchoolScore™ C (68.9)
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George Hildebrand Elementary
Connelly Springs, NC 28612
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades PK–05 SchoolScore™ C (68.9)
327
Students
22.1
Teachers
14.8:1
Student:Teacher
(828)879-9595
Phone
http://ghes.burke.k12.nc.us/
Website

George Hildebrand Elementary is a public school administered by the Burke County Schools district in Connelly Springs, NORTH CAROLINA, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades PK–05.

Key statistics: 327 students enrolled; a 14.8:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Rural: Distant by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs North Carolina Elementary School Average
Enrollment
327.0
State avg: 472.0
▼ 31% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
14.78:1
State avg: 14.9:1
▼ 1% better
Free Lunch %
98.5%
State avg: 81.2%
▲ 21% worse
School Details
School Name
George Hildebrand Elementary
NCESSCH ID
370048000177
State School ID
NC-120-320
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
8078 G Hildebrand Sch Road
City
Connelly Springs
State
North Carolina
ZIP Code
28612
County
Burke County
Metro Area
Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Rural: Distant
Cong. District
3714
State Leg. Upper
37046
State Leg. Lower
37086
Latitude
35.6372
Longitude
-81.5135
Grades Offered
Pre-K Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
👥
327
Total Students
👩‍🏫
22.1
Teachers FTE
📐
14.8:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
22.1
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)22.1
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 322 98.5%
Not Applicable 0 0%
District Info
District Name
Burke County Schools
LEAID
3700480
State LEA ID
NC-120
Phone
(828)439-4311
Website
http://www.burke.k12.nc.us
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Morganton
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$151,215K
Federal Revenue
$32,676K
State Revenue
$93,878K
Local Revenue
$24,661K
Total Expenditure
$153,793K
Instruction Exp.
$85,902K
Support Services
$50,157K
Other Current Exp.
$8,249K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of George Hildebrand Elementary

1
East Burke Middle
Connelly Springs · Middle
6 mi
2
East Burke High
Connelly Springs · High
6.1 mi
3
Banoak Elementary
Vale · Elementary
6.6 mi
4
Icard Elementary
Connelly Springs · Elementary
6.8 mi
5
Hildebran Elementary
Hildebran · Elementary
7.3 mi
6
Mountain View Elementary
Hickory · Elementary
7.4 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about George Hildebrand Elementary, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend George Hildebrand Elementary?
327 students are enrolled at George Hildebrand Elementary, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does George Hildebrand Elementary have?
George Hildebrand Elementary has 22.1 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.8:1.
What grades does George Hildebrand Elementary serve?
George Hildebrand Elementary serves grades PK through 05.
Is George Hildebrand Elementary a charter school?
George Hildebrand Elementary is not a charter school.
What metro area is George Hildebrand Elementary located in?
George Hildebrand Elementary is located in the Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC metropolitan area.
What school district does George Hildebrand Elementary belong to?
George Hildebrand Elementary is part of the Burke County Schools school district.
How much does Burke County Schools spend per student?
The Burke County Schools district spends approximately $470,314,985 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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