Enrollment
405
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.1%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
-44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Claxton Elementary compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Claxton Elementary
Claxton Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Asheville, North Carolina, enrolling 405 students.
At 15:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the North Carolina median, within a few percentage points of the 15.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 37.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 405 students, its enrollment sits close to the North Carolina median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Against 271 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #161.
Its student body is led by White (71%) and African American (13%) (diversity index 47/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 405 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Asheville City Schools spends $15,998 per pupil, 33% above the North Carolina average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Asheville's elementary schools, it stands alongside Koontz Intermediate (725 students): Claxton Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15:1 vs 16.9:1).
Asheville City Schools also operates Asheville High (1,221 students) and Asheville Middle (670 students) alongside Claxton Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Claxton Elementary compares
Claxton Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,998
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,017
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Asheville City Schools, which includes Claxton Elementary.
$15,998
Per student
+33%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-4%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.0%
State 40.4%
Federal 14.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,221
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of North Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~405 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Claxton Elementary a good school?
Claxton Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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