Francine Delany New School operates 1 public schools serving 178 students, placing it among the smaller districts in North Carolina. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 193 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Buncombe County County.
Per-pupil expenditure runs $14,917 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 33.2% local, 56.4% state, and 10.4% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration.
and 17.1% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 56.0% White, 21.2% African American, 8.8% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.
Francine Delany New School accounts for 100.0% of all Francine Delany New School student enrollment
That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Francine Delany New School-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: elementary. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.
Francine Delany New School chronic absenteeism rate is 17.1% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism
chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Francine Delany New School is typically wider than the Francine Delany New School-aggregate figure suggests.
How many schools are in Francine Delany New School?
Francine Delany New School has 1 schools, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 178 students.
How much does Francine Delany New School spend per student?
Francine Delany New School spends $14,917 per student.
What is the average rent near Francine Delany New School?
The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Buncombe County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.
What is the demographic composition of Francine Delany New School?
Francine Delany New School students are 56.0% White, 21.2% African American, 8.8% Hispanic or Latino, 2.1% Asian, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.