Hollister Elementary Leadership Academy

Halifax County Schools
37432 Hwy 561
Hollister, NC 27844
173 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Hollister Elementary Leadership Academy, located in Hollister, North Carolina, is a public school operating under the Halifax County School District. As a leadership-focused institution, the school is dedicated to fostering both academic excellence and character development in its students. By integrating leadership principles into its educational framework, the academy aims to empower children to become proactive, responsible, and engaged members of their local community.

The school serves as a central hub for the Hollister community, striving to provide a supportive environment that addresses the diverse needs of its student population. Through its affiliation with the Halifax County school system, the academy emphasizes foundational learning, personalized instruction, and the cultivation of essential life skills. Its mission reflects a commitment to preparing students for future academic success while instilling the values necessary for effective leadership and lifelong growth.
173
Total Students
12.5
Full-Time Teachers
13.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
98.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    83 (48.0%)
  • American Indian
    63 (36.4%)
  • Two or More
    20 (11.6%)
  • White
    2 (1.2%)
  • Hispanic
    2 (1.2%)
  • Asian
    2 (1.2%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.6%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Halifax County Schools
Phone: (252)586-4344
Website: http://www.halifax.k12.nc.us
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 173
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 12.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 170
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 18
Kindergarten 29
Grade 1 30
Grade 2 29
Grade 3 26
Grade 4 16
Grade 5 25
Gender Ratio