Enrollment
380
Elementary
STATE 467
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·THE EXPEDITION SCHOOL·NCES 370035403319
The Expedition School
437 Dimmocks Mill Rd Ste 33, Hillsborough, NC 27278 · (919) 245-8432 · Orange County
GRADES KG–08ELEMENTARY31-TOWNCHARTERREGULAR SCHOOL380 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
13.2:1
29 FTE teachers
STATE 14.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
STATE 82%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 39 | 10% |
| Grade 1 | 42 | 11% |
| Grade 2 | 42 | 11% |
| Grade 3 | 45 | 12% |
| Grade 4 | 44 | 12% |
| Grade 5 | 44 | 12% |
| Grade 6 | 43 | 11% |
| Grade 7 | 43 | 11% |
| Grade 8 | 38 | 10% |
This year's kindergarten class (39) is about the same size as its 8th grade class (38).
Student demographics
43%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
STATE 71% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Where The Expedition School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In North Carolina | In Orange County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 380 | #963 of 1,485 | #16 of 19 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 13.2:1 | #261 of 1,377 | #13 of 19 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 43.1% | #1,133 of 1,379 | #18 of 19 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +13.1% | #157 of 369 | N/A |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
380
+18 (+5%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
13.2:1
was 12.5:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 380 | 28.9 | 13.2:1 | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 361 | 29.7 | 12.2:1 | N/A |
| 2022-23 | 361 | 29 | 12.5:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 362 | 29 | 12.5:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 336 | 26.4 | 12.7:1 | 1% (3) |
| 2015-16 | 290 | 21 | 13.8:1 | 3% (9) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for The Expedition School.
Since 2017-18: students up 13% (336 to 380); teachers up 9% (26.4 to 28.9).
About The Expedition School
The Expedition School is listed by the National Center for Education Statistics as an elementary school in Hillsborough, North Carolina. Students in kindergarten through 8 make up the school's enrollment of 380 students.
The Expedition School operates as its own local education agency.
More than half of the students at The Expedition School are White (74%). Other reported shares: 10% Hispanic, 7% multiracial, 4% Asian, and 4% Black. Measured by the diversity index, the student body scores 43%.
Based on 28.9 full-time-equivalent teachers, The Expedition School has a ratio of 13.2:1. Compared with the 14.9:1 average for elementary schools in North Carolina, this school's ratio is lower.
Five-year Census Bureau estimates for Orange County show that median household income comes to about $90,089, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 62% of adults, and the poverty rate is about 5%. The county's public schools total 38, with about 19,582 students.
About 0.8 miles separate The Expedition School from the closest public school, Central Elementary. Within five miles are at least 8 other public schools.
The school's setting, by NCES definition, is Town: Fringe: in a town close to an urbanized area. NCES lists The Expedition School as a charter school.
The school's student count increased 5% between the 2020-21 and 2024-25 school years.
This page is a place to ask questions and share updates about open houses, carpools, and field trips at The Expedition School. Members of the school community can share what they know.
Orange County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
149,678
Census ACS
Median income
$90,089
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
62%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
5%
Below federal line
Schools in county
38
19,582 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Hillsborough
- Orange HighHigh · 1,161 students
- Cedar Ridge HighHigh · 1,148 students
- Eno River AcademyCombined · 828 students
- A L Stanback MiddleMiddle · 648 students
- River Park ElementaryElementary · 523 students
- Orange MiddleMiddle · 514 students
Nearby schools
- Central Elementary0.8 mi · 261
- Hillsborough Elementary0.8 mi · 435
- River Park Elementary1.2 mi · 523
- Cedar Ridge High1.3 mi · 1,148
- Grady Brown Elementary1.4 mi · 406
- Orange Middle1.7 mi · 514
Frequently asked questions
About The Expedition SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at The Expedition School?
The Expedition School enrolls approximately 380 students in grades KG-08.
What grades does The Expedition School serve?
The Expedition School serves grades KG-08.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Expedition School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at The Expedition School is approximately 13.2:1 (29 FTE teachers).
What is the student diversity at The Expedition School?
Student demographics at The Expedition School are roughly 74% White, 10% Hispanic, 4% Black, 4% Asian, 7% Two or more.
What district is The Expedition School in?
The Expedition School is part of The Expedition School.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.