T C Henderson

Summary:

T C Henderson is a small elementary school in Lake Toxaway, North Carolina, serving 125 students in grades PK-5 as part of the Transylvania County Schools district.

T C Henderson stands out for its strong academic performance, particularly in mathematics, where its 3rd grade proficiency rates exceed the district and state averages. Despite having a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (71.2%), the school maintains a low student-teacher ratio and spends more per student than nearby schools. However, the school's student population is predominantly white, which is not reflective of the greater racial diversity in the surrounding area. While T C Henderson has consistently earned high rankings among North Carolina elementary schools, its statewide rank has declined in recent years, warranting further investigation.

Compared to other schools in the Transylvania County Schools district, T C Henderson generally outperforms its peers in test scores. But Brevard Academy, a public charter school outside the district, also demonstrates impressive academic results across grade levels. Overall, T C Henderson is a high-performing school that effectively supports its economically disadvantaged student population, though its lack of racial diversity and declining statewide ranking are areas that may require attention.


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Public, Magnet PK, KG-5

 11839 Rosman Hwy
       Lake Toxaway, NC  28747-9724


(828) 862-4463

District: Transylvania County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
784th of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,225 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  10.0 Help
Number of students:  125

Racial breakdown:

White:
82.4%
Hispanic:
11.2%
Two or more races:
3.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  71.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details T C Henderson ranks worse than 52.1% of elementary schools in North Carolina. It also ranks last among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Transylvania County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 47.69. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details T C Henderson has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Transylvania County Schools District. Racial makeup is: White (82.4%), Hispanic (11.2%), two or more races (3.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 71.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Transylvania County Schools District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at T C Henderson is 10, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the Transylvania County Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at T C Henderson is $14,225, which is the highest among 4 elementary schools in the Transylvania County Schools District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

T C Henderson:

SchoolDigger ranks T C Henderson 784th of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See T C Henderson in the ranking list.)

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Transylvania County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Transylvania County Schools 76th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for T C Henderson

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Rank History for all students at T C Henderson

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 81.81 150th 1276 88.2%
2007 75.07 263rd 1293 79.7%
2008 71.54 320th 1324 75.8%
2009 77.44 252nd 1354 81.4%
2010 80.56 184th 1363 86.5%
2011 87.17 86th 1381 93.8%
2012 73.74 325th 1388 76.6%
2013 72.48 324th 1403 76.9%
2014 72.76 346th 1390 75.1%
2015 82.03 200th 1440 86.1%
2016 84.24 168th 1425 88.2%
2017 86.84 126th 1429 91.2%
2018 72.69 351st 1434 75.5%
2019 73.11 347th 1473 76.4%
2021 60.03 578th 1489 61.2%
2022 47.18 792nd 1514 47.7%
2023 59.24 593rd 1502 60.5%
2024 47.69 784th 1505 47.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at T C Henderson

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.95 134th 1332 89.9%
2019 87.67 73rd 1361 94.6%
2021 65.27 335th 1329 74.8%
2023 68.74 342nd 1437 76.2%
2024 68.91 343rd 1450 76.3%
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Rank History for Female students at T C Henderson

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 56.16 627th 1424 56.0%
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Rank History for Male students at T C Henderson

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.78 551st 1413 61.0%
2021 27.42 1035th 1444 28.3%
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Rank History for White students at T C Henderson

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.86 563rd 1178 52.2%
2019 51.30 590th 1183 50.1%
2021 35.47 788th 1172 32.8%
2022 27.82 951st 1194 20.4%
2023 58.52 489th 1183 58.7%
2024 28.76 917th 1166 21.4%
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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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Reviews:
by a parent
Monday, August 22, 2022

Open Quote TC Henderson is hands down the best school in Transylvania county. The staff is more like family. We recently had to move districts and I can tell you that no other school will make you feel the way this one does. We miss TC so much. They were our family for so long. Went above and beyond to help all 3 of my children in anyway they could. Mr.Chapman is the most amazing principle and the rest of the staff welcome you with open arms. My kids did so well there. Close Quote



Enrollment information for T C Henderson

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 186 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 1 187
1989 187 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 187
1990 194 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 194
1991 205 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a -1 204
1992 201 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 201
1993 202 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 202
1994 215 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 215
1995 202 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 202
1996 202 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 202
1997 202 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 203
1998 204 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 205
1999 200 1 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 204
2000 216 1 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 220
2001 195 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 198
2002 204 1 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 208
2003 204 1 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 208
2004 179 1 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 184
2005 177 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 179
2006 178 0 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 183
2007 185 0 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 189
2008 165 0 0 6 2 n/a n/a 1 174
2009 161 1 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 166
2010 147 3 0 5 1 n/a n/a 0 156
2011 129 1 0 10 2 0 0 0 142
2012 126 1 1 10 1 0 0 0 139
2013 126 1 1 10 0 0 0 0 138
2014 127 0 1 6 0 0 2 0 136
2015 126 0 1 5 1 0 1 0 134
2016 130 0 1 7 1 0 2 0 141
2017 130 0 1 4 0 0 3 0 138
2018 124 0 1 4 0 0 3 0 132
2019 109 0 0 7 0 0 6 0 122
2020 110 0 0 8 1 0 7 0 126
2021 105 0 1 7 0 1 2 0 116
2022 103 0 1 7 0 0 3 0 114
2023 103 1 1 14 1 1 4 0 125

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 T C Henderson

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 187 9.0 20.7 21.4
1989 187 11.0 17.0 29.9
1990 194 11.0 17.6 28.9
1991 204 11.0 18.5 27.5
1992 201 11.0 18.2 16.9
1993 202 11.0 18.4 23.8
1994 215 11.0 19.5 26
1995 202 15.0 13.5 28.7
1996 202 15.0 13.5 28.7
1997 203 16.0 12.7 26.6
1998 205 17.0 12.1 33.2
1999 204 17.0 12.0 36.8
2000 220 11.0 20.0 38.2
2001 198 11.0 18.0 46
2002 208 11.0 18.9 41.3
2003 208 11.0 18.9 41.3
2004 184 11.0 16.7 45.7
2005 179 11.0 16.3 44.1
2006 183 11.0 16.6 n/a
2007 189 n/a n/a 44.4
2008 174 12.0 14.5 49.7
2009 166 13.0 12.8 53
2010 156 11.0 14.1 67.3
2011 142 9.0 15.7 64.1
2012 139 9.4 14.6 62.6
2013 138 10.0 13.7 67.4
2014 136 10.0 13.6 70.6
2015 134 10.0 13.4 69.4
2016 141 10.0 14.1 68.1
2017 138 9.8 14.0 71.7
2018 132 11.0 11.9 76.5
2019 122 11.4 10.6 74.6
2020 126 8.9 14.1 71.4
2021 116 9.0 12.8 51.7
2022 114 11.0 10.3 50.9
2023 125 12.4 10.0 71.2

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 T C Henderson

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 187 9.0 20.7 21.4
1989 187 11.0 17.0 29.9
1990 194 11.0 17.6 28.9
1991 204 11.0 18.5 27.5
1992 201 11.0 18.2 16.9
1993 202 11.0 18.4 23.8
1994 215 11.0 19.5 26
1995 202 15.0 13.5 28.7
1996 202 15.0 13.5 28.7
1997 203 16.0 12.7 26.6
1998 205 17.0 12.1 33.2
1999 204 17.0 12.0 36.8
2000 220 11.0 20.0 38.2
2001 198 11.0 18.0 46
2002 208 11.0 18.9 41.3
2003 208 11.0 18.9 41.3
2004 184 11.0 16.7 45.7
2005 179 11.0 16.3 44.1
2006 183 11.0 16.6 n/a
2007 189 n/a n/a 44.4
2008 174 12.0 14.5 49.7
2009 166 13.0 12.8 53
2010 156 11.0 14.1 67.3
2011 142 9.0 15.7 64.1
2012 139 9.4 14.6 62.6
2013 138 10.0 13.7 67.4
2014 136 10.0 13.6 70.6
2015 134 10.0 13.4 69.4
2016 141 10.0 14.1 68.1
2017 138 9.8 14.0 71.7
2018 132 11.0 11.9 76.5
2019 122 11.4 10.6 74.6
2020 126 8.9 14.1 71.4
2021 116 9.0 12.8 51.7
2022 114 11.0 10.3 50.9
2023 125 12.4 10.0 71.2

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 T C Henderson

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,533 (10.8%) $12,692 (89.2%) $14,225

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

Impact of COVID-19 on T C Henderson

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 347th of 1473 Elementary schoolsRanks 593rd of 1502 Elementary schools
 15.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (T C Henderson)76.277.3
 1.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Transylvania County Schools)63.865
 1.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)64.361.1
 3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (T C Henderson)61.954.5
 7.4%
   3rd Grade Reading (Transylvania County Schools)57.849.2
 8.6%
   3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)56.848
 8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (T C Henderson)52.646.2
 6.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Transylvania County Schools)50.754.6
 3.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
4th Grade Reading (T C Henderson)68.484.6
 16.2%
   4th Grade Reading (Transylvania County Schools)60.764.9
 4.2%
   4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (T C Henderson)84.636.4
 48.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Transylvania County Schools)59.352
 7.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)60.255.9
 4.3%
5th Grade Reading (T C Henderson)76.936.4
 40.5%
   5th Grade Reading (Transylvania County Schools)59.348
 11.3%
   5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)54.648
 6.6%
5th Grade Science (T C Henderson)84.663.6
 21%
   5th Grade Science (Transylvania County Schools)72.964.7
 8.2%
   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 Students122125
 2.5%
African American01
American Indian01
Asian01
Hispanic714
 100%
Pacific Islander01
White109103
 5.5%
Two or More Races64
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients74.6%71.2%
 3.4%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 125 students attended T C Henderson.

Students at T C Henderson are 82% White, 11% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

T C Henderson ranks 784th of 1505 North Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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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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