Hendersonville Elementary

Summary:

Hendersonville Elementary is a public elementary school in Hendersonville, North Carolina, serving around 330 students in grades K-5. As part of the Henderson County Schools district, which is ranked 83 out of 242 districts in the state, Hendersonville Elementary consistently outperforms both the district and the state of North Carolina in academic performance.

Hendersonville Elementary is an exceptional school, ranking among the top 5% of elementary schools in North Carolina and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. In the 2023-2024 school year, 80.4% of 3rd graders at Hendersonville Elementary were proficient or better in Math, compared to 67% for the district and 62.7% for the state. The school's academic success extends across all student subgroups, including female, male, white, and low socioeconomic status students. While Hendersonville Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of white students (83.03%) compared to nearby schools, its academic performance is strong regardless of the student population.

Factors that may contribute to Hendersonville Elementary's exceptional performance include its low student-teacher ratio of 14:1 and relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (32.12% in 2022-2023), compared to some nearby schools like Dana Elementary, which has a much higher rate of 79.61%. Overall, Hendersonville Elementary is a standout educational institution in the region, delivering outstanding academic results and providing a high-quality learning environment for its diverse student population.


Detail:

Public K-5

 1039 Randall Circle
       Hendersonville, NC  28791


(828) 697-4752

District: Henderson County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
112th of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,145 Help


Students who attend Hendersonville Elementary usually attend:

High:    Henderson County Early College

Student/teacher ratio:  14.0 Help
Number of students:  330

Racial breakdown:

White:
83.0%
Hispanic:
6.1%
Two or more races:
5.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  32.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Hendersonville Elementary ranks better than 92.6% of elementary schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 2nd among 13 ranked elementary schools in the Henderson County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 90.2. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (83%), Hispanic (6.1%), two or more races (5.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 32.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hendersonville Elementary is 14, which is the 3rd best among 13 elementary schools in the Henderson County Schools District. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hendersonville Elementary is $10,145. 7 elementary schools in the Henderson County Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hendersonville Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Hendersonville Elementary 112th of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Hendersonville Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Henderson County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Henderson County Schools 83rd of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Hendersonville Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Hendersonville Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 89.92 44th 1276 96.6%
2007 92.46 8th 1293 99.4%
2008 95.46 11th 1324 99.2%
2009 90.71 38th 1354 97.2%
2010 90.81 25th 1363 98.2%
2011 89.07 50th 1381 96.4%
2012 75.54 285th 1388 79.5%
2013 79.78 231st 1403 83.5%
2014 78.09 272nd 1390 80.4%
2015 88.03 118th 1440 91.8%
2016 93.91 34th 1425 97.6%
2017 94.21 28th 1429 98.0%
2018 91.45 76th 1434 94.7%
2019 93.06 53rd 1473 96.4%
2021 94.52 62nd 1489 95.8%
2022 94.74 49th 1514 96.8%
2023 93.17 74th 1502 95.1%
2024 90.20 112th 1505 92.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Hendersonville Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 54.34 276th 801 65.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hendersonville Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.28 33rd 1332 97.5%
2019 90.00 54th 1361 96.0%
2021 92.19 42nd 1329 96.8%
2022 90.76 42nd 1366 96.9%
2023 90.83 42nd 1437 97.1%
2024 82.88 120th 1450 91.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Hendersonville Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.75 54th 1405 96.2%
2019 94.47 21st 1424 98.5%
2021 92.78 73rd 1440 94.9%
2022 93.53 47th 1458 96.8%
2023 91.88 75th 1459 94.9%
2024 88.00 117th 1455 92.0%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Hendersonville Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.95 103rd 897 88.5%
2019 81.07 76th 878 91.3%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Hendersonville Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 59.90 282nd 582 51.5%
2024 69.83 72nd 669 89.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Hendersonville Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.22 143rd 1413 89.9%
2019 88.23 114th 1430 92.0%
2021 94.08 54th 1444 96.3%
2022 93.40 59th 1464 96.0%
2023 92.25 71st 1461 95.1%
2024 88.90 113th 1464 92.3%
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Rank History for White students at Hendersonville Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.14 104th 1178 91.2%
2019 87.50 79th 1183 93.3%
2021 88.20 83rd 1172 92.9%
2022 89.48 62nd 1194 94.8%
2023 88.44 71st 1183 94.0%
2024 81.65 172nd 1166 85.2%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for White 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.

Hendersonville Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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by a parent
Monday, January 2, 2012

Open Quote The very best elementary school in Henderson County with a very high rate of parental involvement and support. Close Quote


by a citizen
Saturday, March 5, 2011

Open Quote Great staff, flex qtr, consistently high test scores, involved parents, and happy students. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Hendersonville Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1994 318 102 4 3 2 n/a n/a 0 429
1995 349 81 7 0 0 n/a n/a 0 437
1996 349 81 7 0 0 n/a n/a 0 437
1997 357 63 5 4 0 n/a n/a 0 429
1998 396 56 4 3 1 n/a n/a 0 460
1999 394 57 3 5 0 n/a n/a 0 459
2000 333 55 4 7 0 n/a n/a 0 399
2001 339 64 3 9 0 n/a n/a 0 415
2002 355 47 2 6 0 n/a n/a 0 410
2003 355 47 2 6 0 n/a n/a 0 410
2004 349 40 2 6 0 n/a n/a 0 397
2005 344 39 1 8 0 n/a n/a 0 392
2006 342 37 1 6 0 n/a n/a 0 386
2007 343 13 2 8 0 n/a n/a 20 386
2008 347 15 4 10 0 n/a n/a 19 395
2009 358 34 3 10 0 n/a n/a 0 405
2010 372 33 3 14 0 n/a n/a 0 422
2011 367 22 7 28 0 1 15 0 440
2012 371 20 5 28 0 0 13 0 437
2013 363 18 6 34 0 0 16 0 437
2014 361 18 4 32 0 0 21 0 436
2015 369 21 3 26 0 0 24 0 443
2016 360 23 3 21 0 0 23 0 430
2017 349 30 3 21 2 0 20 0 425
2018 324 26 4 17 3 0 19 0 393
2019 304 23 2 16 3 0 16 0 364
2020 296 25 3 22 3 1 14 0 364
2021 262 21 3 19 3 0 17 0 325
2022 265 16 3 17 2 0 18 0 321
2023 274 13 3 20 1 0 19 0 330

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Hendersonville Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 429 24.0 17.9 31
1995 437 22.0 19.9 25.4
1996 437 22.0 19.9 25.4
1997 429 22.0 19.5 19.3
1998 460 25.0 18.4 17.6
1999 459 25.0 18.4 19.6
2000 399 25.0 16.0 24.8
2001 415 25.0 16.6 19.8
2002 410 25.0 16.4 19.5
2003 410 25.0 16.4 19.5
2004 397 25.0 15.9 20.9
2005 392 25.0 15.7 18.1
2006 386 25.0 15.4 17.9
2007 386 n/a n/a 19.7
2008 395 24.0 16.5 17.3
2009 405 23.6 17.2 19.3
2010 422 23.8 17.6 20.9
2011 440 24.0 18.3 27.3
2012 437 24.3 17.9 31.4
2013 437 24.6 17.7 33.6
2014 436 26.0 16.7 34.6
2015 443 27.0 16.4 35.7
2016 430 29.0 14.8 35.1
2017 425 28.5 14.9 36.7
2018 393 27.5 14.2 34.1
2019 364 26.8 13.5 33.5
2020 364 25.5 14.2 28.6
2021 325 24.2 13.3 25.5
2022 321 22.5 14.2 22.4
2023 330 23.5 14.0 32.1

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 Hendersonville Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 429 24.0 17.9 31
1995 437 22.0 19.9 25.4
1996 437 22.0 19.9 25.4
1997 429 22.0 19.5 19.3
1998 460 25.0 18.4 17.6
1999 459 25.0 18.4 19.6
2000 399 25.0 16.0 24.8
2001 415 25.0 16.6 19.8
2002 410 25.0 16.4 19.5
2003 410 25.0 16.4 19.5
2004 397 25.0 15.9 20.9
2005 392 25.0 15.7 18.1
2006 386 25.0 15.4 17.9
2007 386 n/a n/a 19.7
2008 395 24.0 16.5 17.3
2009 405 23.6 17.2 19.3
2010 422 23.8 17.6 20.9
2011 440 24.0 18.3 27.3
2012 437 24.3 17.9 31.4
2013 437 24.6 17.7 33.6
2014 436 26.0 16.7 34.6
2015 443 27.0 16.4 35.7
2016 430 29.0 14.8 35.1
2017 425 28.5 14.9 36.7
2018 393 27.5 14.2 34.1
2019 364 26.8 13.5 33.5
2020 364 25.5 14.2 28.6
2021 325 24.2 13.3 25.5
2022 321 22.5 14.2 22.4
2023 330 23.5 14.0 32.1

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Hendersonville Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,115 (11.0%) $9,030 (89.0%) $10,145

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Hendersonville Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 53rd of 1473 Elementary schoolsRanks 74th of 1502 Elementary schools
 1.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hendersonville Elementary)83.978.9
 5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Henderson County Schools)72.669
 3.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)64.361.1
 3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Hendersonville Elementary)85.768.4
 17.3%
   3rd Grade Reading (Henderson County Schools)62.655.4
 7.2%
   3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)56.848
 8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Hendersonville Elementary)87.788.2
 0.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Henderson County Schools)66.957
 9.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
4th Grade Reading (Hendersonville Elementary)76.986.3
 9.4%
   4th Grade Reading (Henderson County Schools)67.257.5
 9.7%
   4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Hendersonville Elementary)84.188.5
 4.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Henderson County Schools)62.359.6
 2.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)60.255.9
 4.3%
5th Grade Reading (Hendersonville Elementary)84.180.8
 3.3%
   5th Grade Reading (Henderson County Schools)61.150.4
 10.7%
   5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)54.648
 6.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students364330
 9.3%
African American2313
 43.5%
American Indian31
 66.7%
Asian23
 50%
Hispanic1620
 25%
Pacific Islander00
White304274
 9.9%
Two or More Races1619
 18.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients33.5%32.1%
 1.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Hendersonville Elementary

Students at Hendersonville Elementary are 83% White, 6% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 4% African American.

Students who attend Hendersonville Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Henderson County Early College

Yes. Hendersonville Elementary ranks in the top 7.4% of North Carolina elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 330 students attended Hendersonville Elementary.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction.

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