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.
125
Total Students
12.5
Full-Time Teachers
10.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
104.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for T C Henderson
Demographic Student Count
White103
Hispanic14
Black1
Asian1
Two or More4
American Indian1
Pacific Islander1
  • White
    103 (82.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    14 (11.2 %)
  • Two or More
    4 (3.2 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.8 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.8 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.8 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (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: 125
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 12.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.0
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 23
Grade 1 24
Grade 2 14
Grade 3 22
Grade 4 12
Grade 5 12

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for T C Henderson
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten18
Kindergarten23
Grade 124
Grade 214
Grade 322
Grade 412
Grade 512
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for T C Henderson
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female7156.8%
Male5443.2%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)