Serving 173 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 13:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 173 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 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:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Hollister Elementary Leadership Academy's student population of 173 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
173 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Colors
Blue and Gold
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 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2442 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)15-19%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
36%
1%
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
1%
22%
Black
48%
24%
White
1%
42%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35.3%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
173 students attend Hollister Elementary Leadership Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Hollister Elementary Leadership Academy students are Black, 36% of students are American Indian, 12% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hollister Elementary Leadership Academy?
Hollister Elementary Leadership Academy has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower 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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hollister Elementary Leadership Academy part of?
Hollister Elementary Leadership Academy is part of Halifax County Schools.
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