- Enrollment
- 1,479
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Candler, NC
Hominy Valley Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Hominy Valley Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 370045002508
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hominy Valley Elementary earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of North Carolina schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Candler · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 42.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Hominy Valley 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, Hominy Valley Elementary ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Candler, NC.
School address
District: Buncombe County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370045002508 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Hominy Valley Elementary held near 428 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 30.6 → 30.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 370045002508 · Candler, NC Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
399 enr · 13.3:1 · 42.1% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Roberson High (1,479 students)
Hominy Valley Elementary held near 428 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE held 30.6 → 30.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Hominy Valley 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 399
Hominy Valley Elementary
399 students
What this shows Hominy Valley Elementary reports 399 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hominy Valley Elementary compares
Hominy Valley Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 42.1% | ▼ 36% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 399 | top 64% | - | - |
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.
399
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
21.3%
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
$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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 399 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.5%
Hispanic or Latino 14.5%
African American 1.5%
Two or More 1.5%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 81.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.4, Hominy Valley Elementary is less 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 Hominy Valley Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roberson High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher 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 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hominy Valley 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
Similar elementary schools in Candler
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~399 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hominy Valley Elementary
How many students attend Hominy Valley Elementary?
Hominy Valley Elementary has 399 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Candler, NC. CCD year-over-year: 439 (2022-23) → 428 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hominy Valley Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hominy Valley 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 Hominy Valley Elementary?
42.1% of students at Hominy Valley Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hominy Valley Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Hominy Valley Elementary is White at 81.5% of enrollment, in Candler, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hominy Valley Elementary?
Hominy Valley Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical 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 Hominy Valley Elementary rank among elementary schools in Candler?
By Resource Investment Index, Hominy Valley Elementary ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Candler, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Candler on the city page.
What other schools are in Buncombe County Schools?
Besides Hominy Valley 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.