Hollister Elementary Leadership Academy

Summary:

Hollister Elementary Leadership Academy is a small public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in the town of Hollister, North Carolina. With just 163 students, the school has a predominantly African American (49.08%) and Native American (41.72%) student population, and an extremely high percentage (98.16%) of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating significant economic disadvantage.

Despite its small size, Hollister Elementary faces significant academic challenges. The school consistently performs well below state and Halifax County Schools averages on standardized tests, with proficiency rates in mathematics, reading, and science that are significantly lower than the district and state. For example, in 3rd grade mathematics, Hollister Elementary had a 17.6% proficiency rate, compared to 39.5% for Halifax County Schools and 62.7% for the state. The school's statewide ranking has also steadily declined, from a high of 646 out of 1,473 schools in 2018-2019 to its current ranking of 1,478 out of 1,505 schools, placing it in the bottom 10-15% of North Carolina elementary schools.

Hollister Elementary's academic struggles are particularly concerning for certain student subgroups, such as African American and low-income students, who perform significantly worse at the school compared to their peers statewide. Additionally, the school's performance lags behind that of nearby schools, such as Inborden Elementary S.T.E.A.M. Academy, which outperformed Hollister Elementary across multiple grade levels and subject areas. Addressing the root causes of these disparities, such as resource allocation, teacher quality, and targeted interventions, will be crucial for improving student outcomes at Hollister Elementary.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 37432 Hwy 561
       Hollister, NC  27844-9705


(252) 586-4344

District: Halifax County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
1478th of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,038 Help


Students who attend Hollister Elementary Leadership Academy usually attend:

Middle:    William R Davie Middle S.T.E.M. Academy
High:    Northwest Halifax Collegiate and Technic

Student/teacher ratio:  17.1 Help
Number of students:  163

Racial breakdown:

African American:
49.1%
American Indian:
41.7%
Two or more races:
4.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  98.2% Help


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Compare Details Hollister Elementary Leadership Academy ranks worse than 98.2% of elementary schools in North Carolina. It also ranks last among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Halifax County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 5.6. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (49.1%), American Indian (41.7%), two or more races (4.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 98.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hollister Elementary Leadership Academy is 17.1, which is the 3rd best among 6 elementary schools in the Halifax County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hollister Elementary Leadership Academy is $14,038, which is the 3rd highest among 6 elementary schools in the Halifax County Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hollister Elementary Leadership Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Hollister Elementary Leadership Academy 1478th of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Hollister Elementary Leadership Academy in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Halifax County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Halifax County Schools 224th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Hollister Elementary Leadership Academy

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Rank History for all students at Hollister Elementary Leadership Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 41.62 847th 1276 33.6%
2007 31.24 1007th 1293 22.1%
2008 16.60 1168th 1324 11.8%
2009 12.19 1244th 1354 8.1%
2010 12.24 1259th 1363 7.6%
2011 9.19 1320th 1381 4.4%
2012 8.70 1326th 1388 4.5%
2013 16.97 1235th 1403 12.0%
2014 10.71 1283rd 1390 7.7%
2015 33.06 1035th 1440 28.1%
2016 51.67 698th 1425 51.0%
2017 52.97 701st 1429 50.9%
2018 46.77 806th 1434 43.8%
2019 56.48 646th 1473 56.1%
2021 18.71 1230th 1489 17.4%
2022 16.20 1344th 1514 11.2%
2023 12.16 1383rd 1502 7.9%
2024 5.60 1478th 1505 1.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hollister Elementary Leadership Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.81 569th 1332 57.3%
2019 64.53 398th 1361 70.8%
2021 25.88 1031st 1329 22.4%
2022 24.12 1154th 1366 15.5%
2023 14.13 1355th 1437 5.7%
2024 6.43 1434th 1450 1.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Hollister Elementary Leadership Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.25 779th 1405 44.6%
2019 47.36 787th 1424 44.7%
2021 21.56 1158th 1440 19.6%
2022 26.10 1144th 1458 21.5%
2023 18.09 1280th 1459 12.3%
2024 1.78 1454th 1455 0.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Hollister Elementary Leadership Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.33 876th 1413 38.0%
2019 53.50 682nd 1430 52.3%
2021 15.42 1267th 1444 12.3%
2022 13.36 1350th 1464 7.8%
2023 11.70 1370th 1461 6.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Hollister Elementary Leadership Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.12 99th 927 89.3%
2019 72.46 173rd 949 81.8%
2021 47.14 398th 896 55.6%
2022 44.31 490th 927 47.1%
2023 35.89 626th 933 32.9%
2024 13.24 884th 924 4.3%
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Rank History for Native American students at Hollister Elementary Leadership Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.97 6th 28 78.6%
2019 94.71 1st 27 96.3%
2021 50.80 12th 28 57.1%
2022 50.29 13th 29 55.2%
2023 48.92 18th 29 37.9%
2024 56.31 14th 28 50.0%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Native American Students!

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 Hollister Elementary Leadership Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1 122 0 0 163 n/a n/a 0 286
1989 1 106 0 1 156 n/a n/a 0 264
1990 2 106 0 0 155 n/a n/a 0 263
1991 1 101 0 0 170 n/a n/a 0 272
1992 0 105 0 0 183 n/a n/a 0 288
1993 0 131 0 3 205 n/a n/a 16 355
1994 0 140 0 0 205 n/a n/a 16 361
1995 2 158 0 1 202 n/a n/a 0 363
1996 2 158 0 1 202 n/a n/a 0 363
1997 5 160 0 1 198 n/a n/a 0 364
1998 7 143 0 1 196 n/a n/a 0 347
1999 3 140 0 1 180 n/a n/a 0 324
2000 5 158 0 3 184 n/a n/a 0 350
2001 5 142 0 2 124 n/a n/a 0 273
2002 4 134 1 0 113 n/a n/a 0 252
2003 4 134 1 0 113 n/a n/a 0 252
2004 4 129 1 2 119 n/a n/a 0 255
2005 4 121 0 2 112 n/a n/a 0 239
2006 3 127 0 3 103 n/a n/a 0 236
2007 2 115 0 3 107 n/a n/a 4 231
2008 2 107 0 2 132 n/a n/a 3 246
2009 2 95 0 0 135 n/a n/a 0 232
2010 2 98 0 2 136 n/a n/a 0 238
2011 2 110 0 2 132 0 2 0 248
2012 2 106 0 4 147 0 4 0 263
2013 3 99 0 3 132 0 3 0 240
2014 4 88 0 1 120 0 3 0 216
2015 5 86 0 2 98 2 2 0 195
2016 4 83 0 2 95 1 1 0 186
2017 2 80 0 1 103 1 1 0 188
2018 2 82 0 3 95 1 2 0 185
2019 7 78 0 2 89 0 6 0 182
2020 0 84 0 3 81 3 8 0 179
2021 0 84 1 2 71 1 7 0 166
2022 0 80 1 1 73 1 6 0 162
2023 0 80 1 6 68 1 7 0 163

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Hollister Elementary Leadership Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 286 15.0 19.0 71.3
1989 264 14.0 18.8 96.6
1990 263 15.0 17.5 96.2
1991 272 15.0 18.1 93
1992 288 44.0 6.5 61.1
1993 355 16.0 22.2 63.4
1994 361 15.0 24.1 75.1
1995 363 17.0 21.4 63.6
1996 363 17.0 21.4 63.6
1997 364 17.0 21.4 71.7
1998 347 19.0 18.3 88.5
1999 324 19.0 17.1 94.8
2000 350 20.0 17.5 94.3
2001 273 20.0 13.7 98.9
2002 252 14.0 18.0 98.8
2003 252 14.0 18.0 98.8
2004 255 14.0 18.2 82
2005 239 14.0 17.1 79.5
2006 236 13.0 18.2 78.8
2007 231 n/a n/a 67.8
2008 246 14.0 17.6 72
2009 232 14.0 16.6 76.7
2010 238 13.0 18.3 77.3
2011 248 14.7 16.8 45.2
2012 263 13.5 19.4 79.8
2013 240 12.8 18.6 90
2014 216 13.0 16.6 98.6
2015 195 13.0 15.0 98.5
2016 186 13.0 14.3 98.4
2017 188 14.0 13.4 98.4
2018 185 14.0 13.2 98.4
2019 182 13.0 14.0 96.2
2020 179 12.0 14.9 98.3
2021 166 10.0 16.6 98.2
2022 162 11.0 14.7 98.1
2023 163 9.5 17.1 98.2

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 Hollister Elementary Leadership Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 286 15.0 19.0 71.3
1989 264 14.0 18.8 96.6
1990 263 15.0 17.5 96.2
1991 272 15.0 18.1 93
1992 288 44.0 6.5 61.1
1993 355 16.0 22.2 63.4
1994 361 15.0 24.1 75.1
1995 363 17.0 21.4 63.6
1996 363 17.0 21.4 63.6
1997 364 17.0 21.4 71.7
1998 347 19.0 18.3 88.5
1999 324 19.0 17.1 94.8
2000 350 20.0 17.5 94.3
2001 273 20.0 13.7 98.9
2002 252 14.0 18.0 98.8
2003 252 14.0 18.0 98.8
2004 255 14.0 18.2 82
2005 239 14.0 17.1 79.5
2006 236 13.0 18.2 78.8
2007 231 n/a n/a 67.8
2008 246 14.0 17.6 72
2009 232 14.0 16.6 76.7
2010 238 13.0 18.3 77.3
2011 248 14.7 16.8 45.2
2012 263 13.5 19.4 79.8
2013 240 12.8 18.6 90
2014 216 13.0 16.6 98.6
2015 195 13.0 15.0 98.5
2016 186 13.0 14.3 98.4
2017 188 14.0 13.4 98.4
2018 185 14.0 13.2 98.4
2019 182 13.0 14.0 96.2
2020 179 12.0 14.9 98.3
2021 166 10.0 16.6 98.2
2022 162 11.0 14.7 98.1
2023 163 9.5 17.1 98.2

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 Hollister Elementary Leadership Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,260 (16.1%) $11,778 (83.9%) $14,038

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Hollister Elementary Leadership Academy

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 646th of 1473 Elementary schoolsRanks 1383rd of 1502 Elementary schools
 48.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hollister Elementary Leadership Academy)55.67.7
 47.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Halifax County Schools)4826.8
 21.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)64.361.1
 3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Hollister Elementary Leadership Academy)44.426.9
 17.5%
   3rd Grade Reading (Halifax County Schools)39.928.9
 11%
   3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)56.848
 8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Hollister Elementary Leadership Academy)64.311.8
 52.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Halifax County Schools)3613.7
 22.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
4th Grade Reading (Hollister Elementary Leadership Academy)7529.4
 45.6%
   4th Grade Reading (Halifax County Schools)49.130.9
 18.2%
   4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Hollister Elementary Leadership Academy)47.825
 22.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Halifax County Schools)39.523.9
 15.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)60.255.9
 4.3%
5th Grade Reading (Hollister Elementary Leadership Academy)60.932.1
 28.8%
   5th Grade Reading (Halifax County Schools)33.320.6
 12.7%
   5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)54.648
 6.6%
5th Grade Science (Hollister Elementary Leadership Academy)78.353.6
 24.7%
   5th Grade Science (Halifax County Schools)62.437.4
 25%
   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 Students182163
 10.4%
African American7880
 2.6%
American Indian8968
 23.6%
Asian01
Hispanic26
 200%
Pacific Islander01
White70
 100%
Two or More Races67
 16.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients96.2%98.2%
 2%


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Hollister Elementary Leadership Academy ranks in the bottom 1.8% of North Carolina elementary schools.

Students at Hollister Elementary Leadership Academy are 49% African American, 42% American Indian, 4% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 163 students attended Hollister Elementary Leadership Academy.


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