- Enrollment
- 1,479
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Asheville, NC
Estes Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Estes Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370045002063
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Estes Elementary earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #3 of 13
- schools in Asheville · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 44.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Estes Elementary has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Estes Elementary ranks #3 of 13 schools in Asheville, NC.
School address
District: Buncombe County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370045002063 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+58 students YoY
Estes Elementary grew from 732 students in 2022-23 to 790 in 2023-24 (+7.9%).
Teacher FTE added 53.3 → 54.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+58 students YoY 370045002063 · Asheville, NC Other · MID · TRAD
754 enr · 14.2:1 · 44.9% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Roberson High (1,479 students)
Estes Elementary grew from 732 students in 2022-23 to 790 in 2023-24 (+7.9%). Teacher FTE added 53.3 → 54.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Estes 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
Estes Elementary
754 students
What this shows Estes Elementary reports 754 students on the CCD universe file.
How Estes Elementary compares
Estes Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 14.2:1 | ▼ 10% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.9% | ▼ 32% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 754 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
754
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 37% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.0%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 377 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 54.1%
Hispanic or Latino 22.9%
African American 13.3%
Two or More 5.8%
Asian 3.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 54.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.3, Estes Elementary is more 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 Estes Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roberson High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Reynolds High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Enka High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Erwin High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Buncombe High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Estes 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
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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 (~754 students)
Frequently asked questions about Estes Elementary
How many students attend Estes Elementary?
Estes Elementary has 754 students enrolled. It is a public school in Asheville, NC. CCD year-over-year: 732 (2022-23) → 790 (2023-24), up 58.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Estes Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Estes Elementary is 14.2:1, which is 10% 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 Estes Elementary?
44.9% of students at Estes Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Estes Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Estes Elementary is White at 54.1% of enrollment, in Asheville, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Estes Elementary?
Estes Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Estes Elementary rank among schools in Asheville?
By Resource Investment Index, Estes Elementary ranks #3 of 13 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 schools in Asheville on the city page.
What other schools are in Buncombe County Schools?
Besides Estes 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.