- Enrollment
- 1,221
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Asheville, NC
Claxton Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Claxton Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 370027000072
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Claxton Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #8 of 9
- elementary schools in Asheville · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 37.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Claxton Elementary has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Claxton Elementary ranks #8 of 9 elementary schools in Asheville, NC.
School address
District: Asheville City Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370027000072 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Claxton Elementary held near 388 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.6 → 32.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 370027000072 · Asheville, NC Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
405 enr · 15:1 · 37.1% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Asheville High (1,221 students)
Claxton Elementary held near 388 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.6 → 32.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Claxton Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Asheville High
Asheville High
1,221 students
- Asheville Midd
Asheville Middle
670 students
- This school 405
Claxton Elementary
405 students
- Isaac Dickson 390
Isaac Dickson Elementary
390 students
- Ira B Jones El 369
Ira B Jones Elementary
369 students
- School of Inqu 332
School of Inquiry and Life Sciences
332 students
What this shows Claxton Elementary reports 405 students on the CCD universe file.
How Claxton Elementary compares
Claxton 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 | 15:1 | ▼ 5% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.1% | ▼ 44% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 405 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
405
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 49% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,507
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 405 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 70.9%
African American 13.1%
Hispanic or Latino 8.4%
Two or More 7.2%
Asian 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 70.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.8, Claxton Elementary is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Asheville City Schools reports $16,507 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Claxton Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asheville High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Asheville Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Isaac Dickson Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ira B Jones Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| School of Inquiry and Life Sciences | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Claxton Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 670
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 390
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 369
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 332
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar elementary schools in Asheville
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Koontz Intermediate
Standard public school
725 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
West Buncombe Elementary
Standard public school
580 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Eblen Intermediate
Standard public school
566 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Evergreen Community Charter
Standard public school
430 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Emma Elementary
Standard public school
277 students 11.1:1 students per teacher
Francine Delany New School
Standard public school
193 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~405 students)
Frequently asked questions about Claxton Elementary
How many students attend Claxton Elementary?
Claxton Elementary has 405 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Asheville, NC. CCD year-over-year: 396 (2022-23) → 388 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Claxton Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Claxton Elementary is 15:1, which is 5% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 4% 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 Claxton Elementary?
37.1% of students at Claxton Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Claxton Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Claxton Elementary is White at 70.9% of enrollment, in Asheville, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Claxton Elementary?
Claxton Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Claxton Elementary rank among elementary schools in Asheville?
By Resource Investment Index, Claxton Elementary ranks #8 of 9 elementary schools in Asheville, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Asheville on the city page.
What other schools are in Asheville City Schools?
Besides Claxton Elementary, Asheville City Schools also operates Asheville High (1,221 students), Asheville Middle (670 students), and Isaac Dickson Elementary (390 students). See the Asheville City Schools district page for the complete list.