- Enrollment
- 1,221
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Asheville, NC
Ira B Jones Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Ira B Jones Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370027000076
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ira B Jones Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of North Carolina schools.
- #11 of 13
- schools in Asheville · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.7:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 48.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Ira B Jones Elementary has class sizes smaller than 81% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ira B Jones Elementary ranks #11 of 13 schools in Asheville, NC.
School address
District: Asheville City Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370027000076 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Ira B Jones Elementary held near 377 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.2 → 29.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 370027000076 · Asheville, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
369 enr · 12.7:1 · 48.7% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Asheville High (1,221 students)
Ira B Jones Elementary held near 377 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.2 → 29.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Ira B Jones 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
- This school 369
Ira B Jones Elementary
369 students
- School of Inqu 332
School of Inquiry and Life Sciences
332 students
What this shows Ira B Jones Elementary reports 369 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ira B Jones Elementary compares
Ira B Jones 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 | 12.7:1 | ▼ 20% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.7% | ▼ 26% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 369 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
369
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 19% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
30.9%
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 369 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
23
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 53.9%
African American 26.3%
Hispanic or Latino 8.4%
Two or More 6.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.5%
Asian 1.4%
Largest group: White at 53.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.8, Ira B Jones 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 Ira B Jones 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 | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Isaac Dickson Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| School of Inquiry and Life Sciences | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ira B Jones 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
- 332
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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The Franklin School of Innovation
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Sand Hill-Venable Elem
Standard public school
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Oakley Elementary
Standard public school
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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 (~369 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ira B Jones Elementary
How many students attend Ira B Jones Elementary?
Ira B Jones Elementary has 369 students enrolled. It is a public school in Asheville, NC. CCD year-over-year: 396 (2022-23) → 377 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ira B Jones Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Ira B Jones Elementary is 12.7:1, which is 20% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 19% 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 Ira B Jones Elementary?
48.7% of students at Ira B Jones Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ira B Jones Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Ira B Jones Elementary is White at 53.9% of enrollment, in Asheville, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ira B Jones Elementary?
Ira B Jones Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Ira B Jones Elementary rank among schools in Asheville?
By Resource Investment Index, Ira B Jones Elementary ranks #11 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 Ira B Jones 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.