About Our School

Photograph of the entrance to R. Andrews Elementary School during the day

What We Offer

In addition to the North Carolina Common Core Standards, all students are offered instruction in computers, art, music, and physical education.  Students are assisted by two Reading Intervention teachers. We have during school tutoring and after school motivational clubs.  We are a Leader in Me School.

Technology
Computers are used primarily to strengthen collaboration, critical thinking, communication, creativity, and to reinforce and enhance portions of the curriculum. Computers in the media center are dedicated to reference and research. Supervised Internet access is available.

Number of Computers in Lab: 30
Number of Computer Labs: 1
Computers Per Class: 2 TEC Carts of 25 per grade level
Media Center Computers: 17

 

CONTACT US

2630 Buckingham Road

Burlington, NC 2717-3252

Telephone: 336-570-6170

Fax: 336-570-6201

  • We Care, We Learn, We Lead

  • 45 Teachers 45 Bachelors Degrees • 21 Masters Degrees • 7 National Board Certifications

  • 7 Teacher Assistants

  • 574 Students Enrolled - Average Class Size: 20-24% • Free/Reduced Lunch: 100% • Academically Gifted: .011 • Exceptional Children: 30%

  • Language - 40% Limited English • 59% Fluent Proficiency • 289 ESL Students

  • Feeder Schools - Broadview Middle and Hugh M. Cummings High

  • Character Education - Daily Flag • Leader in Me Program • “Pennies for People” Spare Change Campaign • Food Drive • CARE boxes • Roadrunners Lead

  • Extracurricular Activities - Science Fair • Spelling Bee • D.A.R.E. • Unicycle Club • Leadership Day • Multicultural Events

  • Special Honors - Student Lighthouse Team • Student Leadership Rules • Honor Roll • Academic & Physical Fitness Awards • Attendance Recognition • After School Clubs