How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Candler Elementary | Erwin High |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Candler, NC | Asheville, NC |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | other | high |
| Enrollment | 381 | 1,013 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.4:1 | 14.4:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 65.4% | 58.9% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Candler Elementary | Erwin High |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,785 | $14,785 |
| District | Buncombe County Schools | Buncombe County Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Candler Elementary | Erwin High |
|---|---|---|
| White | 68.2% | 47.5% |
| African American | 5.2% | 9.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23.6% | 35.4% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 2.3% |
| Multiracial | 2.6% | 4.6% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Candler Elementary | Erwin High |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 7 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 381:1 | 253.3:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 19.7% | 33.3% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 262 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.