How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Ira B Jones Elementary | Isaac Dickson Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Asheville, NC | Asheville, NC |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | other | other |
| Enrollment | 369 | 390 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.7:1 | 14.8:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 48.7% | 37.9% |
| 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 | Ira B Jones Elementary | Isaac Dickson Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $16,748 | $16,748 |
| District | Asheville City Schools | Asheville City Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Ira B Jones Elementary | Isaac Dickson Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| White | 53.9% | 56.4% |
| African American | 26.3% | 19.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.4% | 9.2% |
| Asian | 1.4% | 1.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 3.5% | 1.5% |
| Multiracial | 6.5% | 12.1% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Ira B Jones Elementary | Isaac Dickson Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 369:1 | 390:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 30.9% | 21.0% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 23 | 4 |
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.