- Enrollment
- 1,053
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hendersonville, NC
Bruce Drysdale Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Bruce Drysdale Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370210000927
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bruce Drysdale Elementary earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #6 of 6
- schools in Hendersonville · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.3:1
- students per teacher
- 58.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Bruce Drysdale Elementary has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bruce Drysdale Elementary ranks #6 of 6 schools in Hendersonville, NC.
School address
District: Henderson County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370210000927 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Bruce Drysdale Elementary held near 447 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.7 → 32.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 370210000927 · Hendersonville, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
473 enr · 16.3:1 · 58.0% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: West Henderson High (1,053 students)
Bruce Drysdale Elementary held near 447 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.7 → 32.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Bruce Drysdale Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Henderson
West Henderson High
1,053 students
- North Henderso
North Henderson High
1,052 students
- East Henderson
East Henderson High
932 students
- Rugby Middle
Rugby Middle
849 students
- Apple Valley M
Apple Valley Middle
820 students
- This school
Bruce Drysdale Elementary
473 students
What this shows Bruce Drysdale Elementary reports 473 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bruce Drysdale Elementary compares
Bruce Drysdale Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.3:1 | ▲ 3% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.0% | ▼ 12% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 473 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
473
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 66% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
34.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,579
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Carolina avg of $12,294
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 473 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 42.9%
Hispanic or Latino 30.7%
Two or More 10.8%
African American 10.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 42.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.8, Bruce Drysdale Elementary is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Henderson County Schools reports $11,579 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bruce Drysdale Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Henderson High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Henderson High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Henderson High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rugby Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Apple Valley Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bruce Drysdale Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,052
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 932
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 849
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 820
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar other schools in Hendersonville
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Clear Creek Elementary
Standard public school
435 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Sugarloaf Elementary
Standard public school
415 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Edneyville Elementary
Standard public school
405 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Dana Elementary
Standard public school
403 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Atkinson Elementary
Standard public school
288 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~473 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Bruce Drysdale Elementary
How many students attend Bruce Drysdale Elementary?
Bruce Drysdale Elementary has 473 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hendersonville, NC. CCD year-over-year: 448 (2022-23) → 447 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bruce Drysdale Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Bruce Drysdale Elementary is 16.3:1, which is 3% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bruce Drysdale Elementary?
58.0% of students at Bruce Drysdale Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bruce Drysdale Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Bruce Drysdale Elementary is White at 42.9% of enrollment, in Hendersonville, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bruce Drysdale Elementary?
Bruce Drysdale Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bruce Drysdale Elementary rank among schools in Hendersonville?
By Resource Investment Index, Bruce Drysdale Elementary ranks #6 of 6 schools in Hendersonville, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Hendersonville on the city page.
What other schools are in Henderson County Schools?
Besides Bruce Drysdale Elementary, Henderson County Schools also operates West Henderson High (1,053 students), North Henderson High (1,052 students), and East Henderson High (932 students). See the Henderson County Schools district page for the complete list.