Mills River Elementary

Elementary No virtual instruction Mills River, NC Grades PK–05 Suburb: Large Asheville, NC SchoolScore™ C (65.6)
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Mills River Elementary
Mills River, NC 28759
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades PK–05 SchoolScore™ C (65.6)
608
Students
39.0
Teachers
15.6:1
Student:Teacher
(828)891-6563
Phone
http://www.hendersoncountypublicschools…
Website

Mills River Elementary is a public school administered by the Henderson County Schools district in Mills River, NORTH CAROLINA, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades PK–05.

Key statistics: 608 students enrolled; a 15.6:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Suburb: Large by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs North Carolina Elementary School Average
Enrollment
608.0
State avg: 472.0
▲ 29% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
15.59:1
State avg: 14.9:1
▲ 5% worse
Free Lunch %
40.6%
State avg: 81.2%
▼ 50% better
School Details
School Name
Mills River Elementary
NCESSCH ID
370210000922
State School ID
NC-450-340
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
94 School House Road
City
Mills River
State
North Carolina
ZIP Code
28759
County
Henderson County
Metro Area
Asheville, NC
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Suburb: Large
Cong. District
3711
State Leg. Upper
37048
State Leg. Lower
37117
Latitude
35.377
Longitude
-82.5668
Grades Offered
Pre-K Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
👥
608
Total Students
👩‍🏫
39.0
Teachers FTE
📐
15.6:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
39.0
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)39.0
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 247 40.6%
Not Applicable 0 0%
District Info
District Name
Henderson County Schools
LEAID
3702100
State LEA ID
NC-450
Phone
(828)697-4733
Website
http://www.hendersoncountypublicschoolsnc.org/
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Hendersonville
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$156,435K
Federal Revenue
$26,338K
State Revenue
$92,115K
Local Revenue
$37,982K
Total Expenditure
$157,629K
Instruction Exp.
$96,229K
Support Services
$44,078K
Other Current Exp.
$9,021K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Mills River Elementary

1
Glenn C Marlow Elementary
Mills River · Elementary
2.4 mi
2
West Henderson High
Hendersonville · High
3 mi
3
Rugby Middle
Hendersonville · Middle
3.2 mi
4
Etowah Elementary
Etowah · Elementary
4.4 mi
5
Fletcher Elementary
Fletcher · Elementary
4.5 mi
6
FernLeaf
Fletcher · Other
5 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Mills River Elementary, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Mills River Elementary?
608 students are enrolled at Mills River Elementary, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Mills River Elementary have?
Mills River Elementary has 39.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.6:1.
What grades does Mills River Elementary serve?
Mills River Elementary serves grades PK through 05.
Is Mills River Elementary a charter school?
Mills River Elementary is not a charter school.
What metro area is Mills River Elementary located in?
Mills River Elementary is located in the Asheville, NC metropolitan area.
What school district does Mills River Elementary belong to?
Mills River Elementary is part of the Henderson County Schools school district.
How much does Henderson County Schools spend per student?
The Henderson County Schools district spends approximately $259,258,224 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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