- Enrollment
- 321
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hollister, NC
Hollister Elementary Leadership Academy
Federal NCES profile for Hollister Elementary Leadership Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370195000863
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hollister Elementary Leadership Academy earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of North Carolina schools.
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.2:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 98.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 173
- students enrolled
Hollister Elementary Leadership Academy has class sizes larger than 87% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Halifax County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370195000863 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Hollister Elementary Leadership Academy held near 165 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 9.5 → 13.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 370195000863 · Hollister, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
173 enr · 19.2:1 · 98.2% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Northwest Halifax Collegiate and Technic (321 students)
Hollister Elementary Leadership Academy held near 165 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 9.5 → 13.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Hollister Elementary Leadership Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northwest Hali
Northwest Halifax Collegiate and Technic
321 students
- Everetts Eleme
Everetts Elementary S.T.E.M. Academy
254 students
- William R Davi
William R Davie Middle S.T.E.M. Academy
243 students
- Inborden Eleme
Inborden Elementary S.T.E.a.M. Academy
225 students
- Southeast Hali
Southeast Halifax Collegiate Prep Academ
204 students
- This school
Hollister Elementary Leadership Academy
173 students
What this shows Hollister Elementary Leadership Academy reports 173 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hollister Elementary Leadership Academy compares
Hollister Elementary Leadership Academy 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 | 19.2:1 | ▲ 22% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.2% | ▲ 49% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 173 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.2:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
173
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% above 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
19.2:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 87% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
48.0%
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
$16,927
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 48.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 36.4%
Two or More 11.6%
White 1.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.2%
Asian 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 48.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.3, Hollister Elementary Leadership Academy is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Halifax County Schools reports $16,927 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hollister Elementary Leadership Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Halifax Collegiate and Technic | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Everetts Elementary S.T.E.M. Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| William R Davie Middle S.T.E.M. Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Inborden Elementary S.T.E.a.M. Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southeast Halifax Collegiate Prep Academ | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hollister Elementary Leadership Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 254
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 243
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 225
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 204
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar other schools in Hollister
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~173 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hollister Elementary Leadership Academy
How many students attend Hollister Elementary Leadership Academy?
Hollister Elementary Leadership Academy has 173 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hollister, NC. CCD year-over-year: 163 (2022-23) → 165 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hollister Elementary Leadership Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Hollister Elementary Leadership Academy is 19.2:1, which is 22% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hollister Elementary Leadership Academy?
98.2% of students at Hollister Elementary Leadership Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hollister Elementary Leadership Academy?
The largest demographic group at Hollister Elementary Leadership Academy is African American at 48.0% of enrollment, in Hollister, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hollister Elementary Leadership Academy?
Hollister Elementary Leadership Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Halifax County Schools?
Besides Hollister Elementary Leadership Academy, Halifax County Schools also operates Northwest Halifax Collegiate and Technic (321 students), Everetts Elementary S.T.E.M. Academy (254 students), and William R Davie Middle S.T.E.M. Academy (243 students). See the Halifax County Schools district page for the complete list.