Holly Tree Elementary

www.nhcs.k12.nc.us/htree/

423 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Holly Tree Elementary School, located in Wilmington, North Carolina, is a public school serving the New Hanover County community. Situated in the 28409 zip code, the school is part of the New Hanover County Schools district, which focuses on providing a comprehensive educational experience for students from kindergarten through fifth grade. As a neighborhood school, it serves as a central hub for families in the area, emphasizing a commitment to academic growth, social-emotional development, and community engagement.

The school’s official website acts as a resource for parents and guardians, offering information on school policies, academic calendars, faculty communication, and extracurricular opportunities. Holly Tree Elementary is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that prepares its students for success as they transition to middle school, utilizing local curriculum standards and school-wide initiatives to support student achievement in both core subjects and enrichment areas.

423

Total Students

28.9

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

23.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Holly Tree Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	324
Hispanic	45
Black	21
Asian	8
Two or More	25

White
324 (76.6 %)
Hispanic
45 (10.6 %)
Two or More
25 (5.9 %)
Black
21 (5.0 %)
Asian
8 (1.9 %)

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:	New Hanover County Schools
Phone:	(910)790-2250
Website:	http://www.nhcs.k12.nc.us/htree/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	423
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	96
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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

Kindergarten 63

Grade 1 61

Grade 2 57

Grade 3 86

Grade 4 83

Grade 5 73

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Holly Tree Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	63
Grade 1	61
Grade 2	57
Grade 3	86
Grade 4	83
Grade 5	73

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Holly Tree Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	191	45.2%
Male	232	54.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)