Atkinson Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Hendersonville, North Carolina 28739 · Henderson County Schools
#102 of 1,457 elementary schools in North Carolina
#8233 of 50,301 nationally
About Atkinson Elementary
Atkinson Elementary is a public elementary located in Hendersonville, in the Henderson County Schools school district of North Carolina, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 288 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 74.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 102nd of 1,457 ranked elementary schools in North Carolina. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (86th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (62th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 288.
There are 14 schools in Hendersonville; Atkinson Elementary ranks 2nd of 14 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)62%
- Reading proficiency (30%)72%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)42.4%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.7
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Atkinson Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 288
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 42.4%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.7
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 72%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 62%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Atkinson Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Hendersonville Middle
Hendersonville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
540 students · 4.6 km away
Hendersonville Elementary
Hendersonville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
323 students · 4.6 km away
Hendersonville High
Hendersonville · Public high · Grades 9–12
794 students · 4.9 km away
Bruce Drysdale Elementary
Hendersonville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
473 students · 5.1 km away
The Mountain Community Sch
Hendersonville · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
190 students · 5.7 km away
Flat Rock Middle
East Flat Rock · Public middle · Grades 6–8
748 students · 5.9 km away
Hillandale Elementary
East Flat Rock · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
483 students · 6.1 km away
East Henderson High
East Flat Rock · Public high · Grades 9–12
932 students · 6.5 km away
Henderson County Early College
Flat Rock · Public high · Grades 9–13
197 students · 7.1 km away
Rugby Middle
Hendersonville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
849 students · 8.5 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in North Carolina with a comparable Enrollment.
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288 students
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289 students
Pleasant Gardens Elementary School
Marion · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
289 students
Cove Creek Elementary
Vilas · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
289 students
Bonlee School
Bear Creek · Public elementary · Grades K–8
290 students
Mull Elementary
Morganton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
291 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Atkinson Elementary a good school?
Atkinson Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 74.5 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #102 of 1,457 in North Carolina. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Atkinson Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Atkinson Elementary ranks #102 of 1,457 elementary schools in North Carolina and #8233 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Atkinson Elementary?
Atkinson Elementary had 288 students in 2025.
Is Atkinson Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Atkinson Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Atkinson Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Atkinson Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.