T C Henderson
133 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
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.
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
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 103 |
| Hispanic | 21 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Two or More | 4 |
| American Indian | 1 |
| Pacific Islander | 1 |
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White103 (77.4%)
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Hispanic21 (15.8%)
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Two or More4 (3.0%)
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Asian3 (2.3%)
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American Indian1 (0.8%)
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Pacific Islander1 (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
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 18 |
| Kindergarten | 28 |
| Grade 1 | 15 |
| Grade 2 | 16 |
| Grade 3 | 22 |
| Grade 4 | 12 |
| Grade 5 | 22 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 74 | 55.6% |
| Male | 59 | 44.4% |
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
344 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th