- Enrollment
- 1,053
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · East Flat Rock, NC
Hillandale Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Hillandale Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370210000921
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hillandale Elementary earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in East Flat Rock · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 62.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Hillandale Elementary has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hillandale Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in East Flat Rock, NC.
School address
District: Henderson County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370210000921 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
Hillandale Elementary shrank from 490 students in 2022-23 to 457 in 2023-24 (-6.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 33.9 → 33.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-33 students YoY 370210000921 · East Flat Rock, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
483 enr · 14.6:1 · 62.9% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: West Henderson High (1,053 students)
Hillandale Elementary shrank from 490 students in 2022-23 to 457 in 2023-24 (-6.7%). Teacher FTE lost 33.9 → 33.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Hillandale 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
Hillandale Elementary
483 students
What this shows Hillandale Elementary reports 483 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hillandale Elementary compares
Hillandale Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 14.6:1 | ▼ 8% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.9% | ▼ 5% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 483 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
483
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 43% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.8%
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 483 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 49.3%
Hispanic or Latino 38.9%
Two or More 6.0%
African American 3.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.1%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 49.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.1, Hillandale 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 Hillandale 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Apple Valley Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hillandale 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
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 (~483 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hillandale Elementary
How many students attend Hillandale Elementary?
Hillandale Elementary has 483 students enrolled. It is a public school in East Flat Rock, NC. CCD year-over-year: 490 (2022-23) → 457 (2023-24), down 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hillandale Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hillandale Elementary is 14.6:1, which is 8% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hillandale Elementary?
62.9% of students at Hillandale Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hillandale Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Hillandale Elementary is White at 49.3% of enrollment, in East Flat Rock, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hillandale Elementary?
Hillandale Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical 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 Hillandale Elementary rank among public schools in East Flat Rock?
By Resource Investment Index, Hillandale Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in East Flat Rock, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Henderson County Schools?
Besides Hillandale 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.