What grades does Mills River Elementary serve?

Mills River Elementary operates as a Primary school within the local district. The school serves families in the Mills River area.

Where is Mills River Elementary located?

Mills River Elementary is a urban school in Mills River, NC.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Mills River Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Mills River Elementary is 15.2:1. Lower ratios generally indicate smaller class sizes.

What schools are in Mills River, NC?

Schools in Mills River include Mills River Elementary and others operated by the local district. The district serves families throughout the Mills River area.

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Mills River Elementary — School Calendar 2026-27

Primary|Mills River, North Carolina|Henderson County Schools

Mills River, NC 28759

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Oct

Fri

Optional Teacher WorkdayStaff DayDistrict-wide

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Oct

Mon

Required Teacher WorkdayStaff DayDistrict-wide

Nov

Tue

Required Teacher WorkdayStaff DayDistrict-wide

Nov

Wed

Veterans DayHolidayDistrict-wide

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Nov

Wed

Thanksgiving BreakBreakDistrict-wide

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Dec

Fri

Early Dismissalhalf_dayDistrict-wide

12:00 Noon

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School Profile

Grades

PK–5

Enrollment

579

Student:Teacher

15.2:1

Locale

Suburban

District

Henderson County Schools

Econ. Disadvantaged

99.5%

Phone

(828)891-6563

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

60%

78th percentile in NC

Math Proficiency

66%

88th percentile in NC

Chronic Absenteeism

3.8%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

24 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 15.6:1

Near average in NC

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

658

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

100% fully certified

Counselors

Psychologists

School Resource Officers

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$11,579

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$7,462

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$12,131

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 17%State 59%Local 24%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$415,438

-4.0% 1yr+32.2% 5yr

Asheville, NC metro area

Community Need Level

Moderate

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

19.8%

Below 150% poverty line

3.5%

Unemployment rate

12.3%

Uninsured residents

8.6%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

1,859

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

1,733

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

738 (43%)

Autism

350 (20%)

Other Health Impairment

267 (15%)

Speech/Language Impairment

128 (7%)

Intellectual Disability

44 (3%)

Emotional Disturbance

25 (1%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

608

Current enrollment

Stable(+6% 5yr)

Coming Up

Fri, Oct 9, 2026

Optional Teacher Workday

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Staff Day

Mon, Oct 12, 2026

Required Teacher Workday

Staff Day

Tue, Nov 3, 2026

Required Teacher Workday

Staff Day

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in Henderson County Schools. Mills River Elementary follows the district calendar.

Date	Event	Type	Level
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor DayDistrict-wide Check the calendar for holiday observance details.	Holiday	—
Fri, Oct 9, 2026	Optional Teacher WorkdayDistrict-wide Review the school calendar for workday details and any student schedule changes.	Staff Day	—
Mon, Oct 12, 2026	Required Teacher WorkdayDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Tue, Nov 3, 2026	Required Teacher WorkdayDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Wed, Nov 11, 2026	Veterans DayDistrict-wide Check the calendar for any schedule changes related to this observance.	Holiday	—
Wed, Nov 25, 2026	Thanksgiving BreakDistrict-wide Review the calendar for the full break dates.	Break	—
Fri, Dec 18, 2026	Early DismissalDistrict-wide 12:00 Noon	half_day	—
Fri, Dec 18, 2026	End of First SemesterDistrict-wide Review the academic calendar for semester end date and grade posting timeline.	Event	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Winter BreakDistrict-wide Review the calendar for the full break dates.	Break	—
Fri, Jan 1, 2027	New Year's DayDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—
Mon, Jan 4, 2027	Optional Teacher WorkdayDistrict-wide Review the school calendar for workday details and any student schedule changes.	Staff Day	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	MLK DayDistrict-wide Optional Teacher Workday	Holiday	—
Fri, Feb 19, 2027	Required Teacher WorkdayDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Mon, Mar 22, 2027	Spring BreakDistrict-wide Review the calendar for the full break dates.	Break	—
Fri, Apr 23, 2027	Annual Leave DayDistrict-wide	Event	—
Fri, May 21, 2027	Last Day of SchoolDistrict-wide Early Dismissal	Event	—
Mon, May 24, 2027	Required Teacher WorkdayDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Wed, May 26, 2027	Optional Teacher WorkdayDistrict-wide Review the school calendar for workday details and any student schedule changes.	Staff Day	—