- Enrollment
- 1,221
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Asheville, NC
Hall Fletcher Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Hall Fletcher Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370027000071
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hall Fletcher Elementary earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of North Carolina schools.
- #3 of 13
- schools in Asheville · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.3:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 54.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Hall Fletcher Elementary has class sizes smaller than 75% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hall Fletcher Elementary ranks #3 of 13 schools in Asheville, NC.
School address
District: Asheville City Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370027000071 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Hall Fletcher Elementary shrank from 307 students in 2022-23 to 290 in 2023-24 (-5.5%).
Teacher FTE added 24.4 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-17 students YoY 370027000071 · Asheville, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
318 enr · 13.3:1 · 54.1% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Asheville High (1,221 students)
Hall Fletcher Elementary shrank from 307 students in 2022-23 to 290 in 2023-24 (-5.5%). Teacher FTE added 24.4 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Hall Fletcher Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Asheville High
Asheville High
1,221 students
- Asheville Midd
Asheville Middle
670 students
- Claxton Elemen 405
Claxton Elementary
405 students
- Isaac Dickson 390
Isaac Dickson Elementary
390 students
- Ira B Jones El 369
Ira B Jones Elementary
369 students
- This school 318
Hall Fletcher Elementary
318 students
What this shows Hall Fletcher Elementary reports 318 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hall Fletcher Elementary compares
Hall Fletcher Elementary is a shrinking 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 16% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.1% | ▼ 18% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 318 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
318
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 25% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.0%
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
$16,507
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 318 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 53.8%
African American 23.9%
Hispanic or Latino 12.6%
Two or More 8.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 53.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.0, Hall Fletcher Elementary is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Asheville City Schools reports $16,507 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hall Fletcher Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asheville High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Asheville Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Claxton Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Isaac Dickson Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ira B Jones Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hall Fletcher Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 670
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 405
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 390
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 369
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools in Asheville
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The Franklin School of Innovation
Standard public school
717 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Sand Hill-Venable Elem
Standard public school
590 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Oakley Elementary
Standard public school
502 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Haw Creek Elementary
Standard public school
402 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
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 (~318 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hall Fletcher Elementary
How many students attend Hall Fletcher Elementary?
Hall Fletcher Elementary has 318 students enrolled. It is a public school in Asheville, NC. CCD year-over-year: 307 (2022-23) → 290 (2023-24), down 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hall Fletcher Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hall Fletcher Elementary is 13.3:1, which is 16% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 15% 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 Hall Fletcher Elementary?
54.1% of students at Hall Fletcher Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hall Fletcher Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Hall Fletcher Elementary is White at 53.8% of enrollment, in Asheville, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hall Fletcher Elementary?
Hall Fletcher 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 Hall Fletcher Elementary rank among schools in Asheville?
By Resource Investment Index, Hall Fletcher 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 Asheville City Schools?
Besides Hall Fletcher Elementary, Asheville City Schools also operates Asheville High (1,221 students), Asheville Middle (670 students), and Claxton Elementary (405 students). See the Asheville City Schools district page for the complete list.