Enrollment
193
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 370001702069 Charter school
Francine Delany New School — Asheville, NC
Federal NCES profile for Francine Delany New School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 47/100.
👥 Class size 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 57
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Francine Delany New School · North Carolina
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.9:1
vs 16.4:1 North Carolina avg
-27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Francine Delany New School compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Francine Delany New School reports 193 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 15.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 27% below the North Carolina state mean of 16.4:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 25% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 17.1% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Francine Delany New School spends $14,917 per pupil district-wide, above the North Carolina average of $13,042 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 33.2% from local sources (property taxes), 56.4% from the state, and 10.4% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (D), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Francine Delany New School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against North Carolina state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.9:1 | ▼ 27% | 16.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 193 | top 11% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
11.9:1
students per teacher
— 27% below state mean
Top 11% in North Carolina — lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
17.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$14,917
per pupil, district-wide
— above North Carolina avg of $13,042
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 193 Top 11% in North Carolina — larger than 89% of 2,703 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 15.0
Students per teacher 11.9:1 -27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 370001702069
Student demographics
White 56.0%
African American 21.2%
Two or More 11.4%
Hispanic or Latino 8.8%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 56.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 17.1%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Francine Delany New School, which includes Francine Delany New School.
$14,917
Per student
+14%
vs North Carolina
Avg $13,042
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 33.2%
State 56.4%
Federal 10.4%
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.
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Francine Delany New School
How many students attend Francine Delany New School?
Francine Delany New School has 193 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Asheville, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Francine Delany New School?
The student-teacher ratio at Francine Delany New School is 11.9:1, which is 27% lower than the North Carolina average of 16.4:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Francine Delany New School?
The largest demographic group at Francine Delany New School is White at 56.0%. The school serves a diverse student body in Asheville, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Francine Delany New School?
Francine Delany New School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (D) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.