- Enrollment
- 799
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lake Toxaway, NC
T C Henderson
Federal NCES profile for T C Henderson, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370453001785
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
T C Henderson earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of North Carolina schools.
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.1:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 66.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 133
- students enrolled
T C Henderson has class sizes smaller than 91% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Transylvania County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370453001785 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
T C Henderson held near 129 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 12.5 → 10.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 370453001785 · Lake Toxaway, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
133 enr · 11.1:1 · 66.4% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Brevard High (799 students)
T C Henderson held near 129 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 12.5 → 10.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
T C Henderson in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Brevard High
Brevard High
799 students
- Brevard Elemen
Brevard Elementary
524 students
- Brevard Middle
Brevard Middle
472 students
- Pisgah Forest
Pisgah Forest Elementary
431 students
- Rosman Element
Rosman Elementary
344 students
- This school 133
T C Henderson
133 students
What this shows T C Henderson reports 133 students on the CCD universe file.
How T C Henderson compares
T C Henderson 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 | 11.1:1 | ▼ 30% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.4% | ▲ 1% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 133 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
133
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 30% below state mean
Top 9% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
40.6%
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
$14,323
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.4%
Hispanic or Latino 15.8%
Two or More 3.0%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Largest group: White at 77.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.4, T C Henderson is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Transylvania County Schools reports $14,323 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How T C Henderson Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brevard High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brevard Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brevard Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pisgah Forest Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rosman Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to T C Henderson's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 524
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 344
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~133 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about T C Henderson
How many students attend T C Henderson?
T C Henderson has 133 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lake Toxaway, NC. CCD year-over-year: 125 (2022-23) → 129 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at T C Henderson?
The student-teacher ratio at T C Henderson is 11.1:1, which is 30% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 29% 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 T C Henderson?
66.4% of students at T C Henderson are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of T C Henderson?
The largest demographic group at T C Henderson is White at 77.4% of enrollment, in Lake Toxaway, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for T C Henderson?
T C Henderson has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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).
What other schools are in Transylvania County Schools?
Besides T C Henderson, Transylvania County Schools also operates Brevard High (799 students), Brevard Elementary (524 students), and Brevard Middle (472 students). See the Transylvania County Schools district page for the complete list.