Hollister Elementary Leadership Academy

37432 Hwy 561
Hollister, NC 27844
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 163 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hollister Elementary Leadership Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 163 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • : Bottom 50% in NC
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Hollister Elementary Leadership Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

School Overview

Hollister Elementary Leadership Academy's student population of 163 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
163 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Hollister Elementary Leadership Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hollister Elementary Leadership Academy is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NC)
#2442 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Hollister Elementary Leadership Academy, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Hollister Elementary Leadership Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hollister Elementary Leadership Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-59%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Hollister Elementary Leadership Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
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American Indian
42%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Hollister Elementary Leadership Academy and percentage of American Indian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Hollister Elementary Leadership Academy and the percentage of Asian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
4%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Hollister Elementary Leadership Academy and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
49%
25%
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White
n/a
44%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Hollister Elementary Leadership Academy and the percentage of White public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Hollister Elementary Leadership Academy and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Hollister Elementary Leadership Academy.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.59
This chart displays the diversity score of Hollister Elementary Leadership Academy and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Hollister Elementary Leadership Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
7%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Hollister Elementary Leadership Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hollister Elementary Leadership Academy's ranking?
Hollister Elementary Leadership Academy is ranked #2442 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Hollister Elementary Leadership Academy often compared to?
Hollister Elementary Leadership Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Everetts Elementary S.t.e.m. Academy, Scotland Neck Elementary Leadership Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Hollister Elementary Leadership Academy?
163 students attend Hollister Elementary Leadership Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Hollister Elementary Leadership Academy students are Black, 42% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hollister Elementary Leadership Academy?
Hollister Elementary Leadership Academy has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Hollister Elementary Leadership Academy offer ?
Hollister Elementary Leadership Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Hollister Elementary Leadership Academy part of?
Hollister Elementary Leadership Academy is part of Halifax County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 163 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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