School Overview
T.C. Henderson Elementary School, located in the scenic mountain community of Lake Toxaway, North Carolina, serves as a focal point for education within the Transylvania County School district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive, student-centered environment that balances academic rigor with social-emotional development. By leveraging its unique rural setting, the school emphasizes community involvement and provides a nurturing space where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best while building strong foundations for their future academic careers.

Academically, T.C. Henderson focuses on preparing students through a comprehensive curriculum that aligns with state standards while promoting critical thinking and collaborative learning. The school is known for its close-knit atmosphere, where faculty and staff prioritize building meaningful relationships with students and families to ensure each child’s individual needs are met. Through a combination of traditional instruction, extracurricular engagement, and community partnerships, the school strives to instill a lifelong love of learning in its students, helping them grow into responsible and productive members of the community.
133
Total Students
11.0
Full-Time Teachers
12.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
97.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for T C Henderson
Demographic Student Count
White103
Hispanic21
Asian3
Two or More4
American Indian1
Pacific Islander1
  • White
    103 (77.4%)
  • Hispanic
    21 (15.8%)
  • Two or More
    4 (3.0%)
  • Asian
    3 (2.3%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.8%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.8%)
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: Transylvania County Schools
Phone: (828)862-4463
Website: http://tch.tcsnc.org/
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 133
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 11.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 130
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 18
Kindergarten 28
Grade 1 15
Grade 2 16
Grade 3 22
Grade 4 12
Grade 5 22

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for T C Henderson
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten18
Kindergarten28
Grade 115
Grade 216
Grade 322
Grade 412
Grade 522
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for T C Henderson
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female7455.6%
Male5944.4%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)