Hendersonville Elementary School

1039 Randall Circle
Hendersonville, NC 28791
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Serving 323 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Hendersonville Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 323 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : Top 10% in NC
  • : 80-84% (Top 10%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 10%)
  • : 80-89% (Top 10%)
  • : Hendersonville Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Hendersonville, NC, covering approximately 375.2 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 11.2 miles from the school to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 16.7 miles to its furthest point.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Hendersonville Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

School Overview

Hendersonville Elementary School's student population of 323 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
323 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers

Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓

Year Founded
1972
School Calendar
Average Class Size
24 students
School Motto
Home of the Mighty Cubcats

School Rankings

Hendersonville Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hendersonville Elementary School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NC)
#142 out of 2617 schools
(Top 10%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

(21-22)
80-84%
51%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

75-79%
50%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

80-89%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
1%
5%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
8%
22%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓

Black
3%
24%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓

White
81%
42%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
7%
6%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
19%
0.33

Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
11.5%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
72%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hendersonville Elementary School's ranking?
Hendersonville Elementary School is ranked #142 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Hendersonville Elementary School often compared to?
Hendersonville Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bruce Drysdale Elementary School, Atkinson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Hendersonville Elementary School?
323 students attend Hendersonville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Hendersonville Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hendersonville Elementary School?
Hendersonville Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Hendersonville Elementary School offer ?
Hendersonville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hendersonville Elementary School part of?
Hendersonville Elementary School is part of Henderson County Schools.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 323 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 80-84% (Top 10%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 10%)
  • : 80-89% (Top 10%)
  • : Hendersonville Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Hendersonville, NC, covering approximately 375.2 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 11.2 miles from the school to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 16.7 miles to its furthest point.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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