Hollis Academy

200 Goodrich Street
Greenville, SC 29611

566 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Hollis Academy, located in the Judson community of Greenville, South Carolina, is a public elementary school serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Greenville County School District, the academy places a strong emphasis on providing a nurturing and student-centered environment. The school is known for its commitment to academic growth and community engagement, striving to equip students with the foundational skills necessary for success in middle school and beyond.

The school is particularly recognized for its implementation of the "Leadership Academy" model, which integrates the principles of Stephen Covey’s *The Leader in Me*. Through this framework, Hollis Academy focuses on developing student character, responsibility, and goal-setting abilities alongside traditional academic instruction. By fostering a culture of leadership and inclusivity, the school seeks to prepare its diverse student body to become confident, proactive contributors to their community.

566

Total Students

45.9

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hollis Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	36
Hispanic	306
Black	195
Asian	3
Two or More	24
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
306 (54.1%)
Black
195 (34.5%)
White
36 (6.4%)
Two or More
24 (4.2%)
Asian
3 (0.5%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Greenville 01
Phone:	(864)355-4800
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	566
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
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 41

Kindergarten 82

Grade 1 73

Grade 2 93

Grade 3 92

Grade 4 89

Grade 5 96

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Hollis Academy
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	41
Kindergarten	82
Grade 1	73
Grade 2	93
Grade 3	92
Grade 4	89
Grade 5	96

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Hollis Academy
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	276	48.8%
Male	290	51.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)