School Overview
Hiddenite Elementary School, located in the rural community of Hiddenite, North Carolina, serves as a central hub for primary education within the Alexander County School District. As a smaller, community-focused institution, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that prioritizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By leveraging its position within a close-knit area, the school works to build strong partnerships between faculty, families, and the local community to ensure that students receive a well-rounded foundation during their early educational years.

The school’s academic approach emphasizes fundamental literacy and numeracy skills while incorporating modern instructional methods to prepare students for future success. In addition to core curriculum requirements, Hiddenite Elementary focuses on cultivating a positive school culture where students are encouraged to be responsible, respectful, and eager learners. Through its connection to the Alexander County school system, the school benefits from district-wide resources and initiatives designed to support diverse learning needs, ultimately striving to create a safe and nurturing space where every child can reach their potential.
374
Total Students
26.9
Full-Time Teachers
13.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
98.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hiddenite Elementary
Demographic Student Count
White268
Hispanic78
Black12
Asian10
Two or More6
  • White
    268 (71.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    78 (20.9 %)
  • Black
    12 (3.2 %)
  • Asian
    10 (2.7 %)
  • Two or More
    6 (1.6 %)
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: Alexander County Schools
Phone: (828)632-2503
Website: http://www.alexander.k12.nc.us/hiddenite
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 374
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 26.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 367
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 17
Kindergarten 46
Grade 1 59
Grade 2 59
Grade 3 58
Grade 4 51
Grade 5 84

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Hiddenite Elementary
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten17
Kindergarten46
Grade 159
Grade 259
Grade 358
Grade 451
Grade 584
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Hiddenite Elementary
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female19652.4%
Male17847.6%