- Enrollment
- 2,243
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Wilmington, NC
Holly Tree Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Holly Tree Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 370333002335
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Holly Tree Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #5 of 24
- elementary schools in Wilmington · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 19.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Holly Tree Elementary has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Holly Tree Elementary ranks #5 of 24 elementary schools in Wilmington, NC.
School address
District: New Hanover County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370333002335 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Holly Tree Elementary held near 406 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.9 → 30.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 370333002335 · Wilmington, NC Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
383 enr · 13.7:1 · 19.4% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Emsley a Laney High (2,243 students)
Holly Tree Elementary held near 406 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.9 → 30.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Holly Tree Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Emsley a Laney
Emsley a Laney High
2,243 students
- John T Hoggard
John T Hoggard High
2,082 students
- Eugene Ashley
Eugene Ashley High
1,893 students
- New Hanover Hi
New Hanover High
1,437 students
- Charles P Murr
Charles P Murray Middle
907 students
- This school 383
Holly Tree Elementary
383 students
What this shows Holly Tree Elementary reports 383 students on the CCD universe file.
How Holly Tree Elementary compares
Holly Tree 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 | 13.7:1 | ▼ 13% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.4% | ▼ 71% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 383 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
383
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 31% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.6%
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
$13,808
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 383 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 75.5%
Hispanic or Latino 11.5%
African American 7.3%
Two or More 4.4%
Asian 1.3%
Largest group: White at 75.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.9, Holly Tree Elementary is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for New Hanover County Schools reports $13,808 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Holly Tree Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emsley a Laney High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John T Hoggard High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eugene Ashley High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| New Hanover High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Charles P Murray Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Holly Tree Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,082
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,893
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,437
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 907
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar elementary schools in Wilmington
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Porters Neck Elementary
Standard public school
666 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Ogden Elementary
Standard public school
619 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Masonboro Elementary
Standard public school
564 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Heyward C Bellamy Elem
Standard public school
533 students 14:1 students per teacher
The International School at Gregory
Standard public school
514 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Edwin a Anderson Elementary
Standard public school
514 students 12.5:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~383 students)
Frequently asked questions about Holly Tree Elementary
How many students attend Holly Tree Elementary?
Holly Tree Elementary has 383 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Wilmington, NC. CCD year-over-year: 423 (2022-23) → 406 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Holly Tree Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Holly Tree Elementary is 13.7:1, which is 13% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 13% 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 Holly Tree Elementary?
19.4% of students at Holly Tree Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Holly Tree Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Holly Tree Elementary is White at 75.5% of enrollment, in Wilmington, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Holly Tree Elementary?
Holly Tree Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Holly Tree Elementary rank among elementary schools in Wilmington?
By Resource Investment Index, Holly Tree Elementary ranks #5 of 24 elementary schools in Wilmington, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Wilmington on the city page.
What other schools are in New Hanover County Schools?
Besides Holly Tree Elementary, New Hanover County Schools also operates Emsley a Laney High (2,243 students), John T Hoggard High (2,082 students), and Eugene Ashley High (1,893 students). See the New Hanover County Schools district page for the complete list.