- Enrollment
- 1,479
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Candler, NC
Candler Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Candler Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370045000140
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Candler Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in Candler · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 65.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Candler Elementary has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Candler Elementary ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Candler, NC.
School address
District: Buncombe County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370045000140 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Candler Elementary held near 365 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.9 → 28.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 370045000140 · Candler, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
381 enr · 14.1:1 · 65.4% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Roberson High (1,479 students)
Candler Elementary held near 365 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.9 → 28.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Candler Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Roberson High
Roberson High
1,479 students
- Reynolds High
Reynolds High
1,169 students
- Enka High
Enka High
1,051 students
- Erwin High
Erwin High
1,013 students
- North Buncombe
North Buncombe High
896 students
- This school 381
Candler Elementary
381 students
What this shows Candler Elementary reports 381 students on the CCD universe file.
How Candler Elementary compares
Candler Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▼ 11% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.4% | ▼ 1% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 381 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
381
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 36% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,585
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 381 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 68.2%
Hispanic or Latino 23.6%
African American 5.2%
Two or More 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 68.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.6, Candler Elementary is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Buncombe County Schools reports $13,585 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Candler Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roberson High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Reynolds High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Enka High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Erwin High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Buncombe High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Candler Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,169
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,051
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,013
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 896
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~381 students)
Frequently asked questions about Candler Elementary
How many students attend Candler Elementary?
Candler Elementary has 381 students enrolled. It is a public school in Candler, NC. CCD year-over-year: 361 (2022-23) → 365 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Candler Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Candler Elementary is 14.1:1, which is 11% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Candler Elementary?
65.4% of students at Candler Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Candler Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Candler Elementary is White at 68.2% of enrollment, in Candler, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Candler Elementary?
Candler Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Candler Elementary rank among public schools in Candler?
By Resource Investment Index, Candler Elementary ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Candler, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Candler on the city page.
What other schools are in Buncombe County Schools?
Besides Candler Elementary, Buncombe County Schools also operates Roberson High (1,479 students), Reynolds High (1,169 students), and Enka High (1,051 students). See the Buncombe County Schools district page for the complete list.