- Enrollment
- 1,221
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Asheville, NC
Isaac Dickson Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Isaac Dickson Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370027002202
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Isaac Dickson Elementary earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #8 of 13
- schools in Asheville · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 37.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Isaac Dickson Elementary has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Isaac Dickson Elementary ranks #8 of 13 schools in Asheville, NC.
School address
District: Asheville City Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370027002202 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-39 students YoY
Isaac Dickson Elementary shrank from 414 students in 2022-23 to 375 in 2023-24 (-9.4%).
Teacher FTE added 28.9 → 29.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-39 students YoY 370027002202 · Asheville, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
390 enr · 13.9:1 · 37.9% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Asheville High (1,221 students)
Isaac Dickson Elementary shrank from 414 students in 2022-23 to 375 in 2023-24 (-9.4%). Teacher FTE added 28.9 → 29.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Isaac Dickson 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
- This school 390
Isaac Dickson Elementary
390 students
- Ira B Jones El 369
Ira B Jones Elementary
369 students
- School of Inqu 332
School of Inquiry and Life Sciences
332 students
What this shows Isaac Dickson Elementary reports 390 students on the CCD universe file.
How Isaac Dickson Elementary compares
Isaac Dickson 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 | 13.9:1 | ▼ 12% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.9% | ▼ 43% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 390 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
390
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 34% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.0%
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 390 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: 4.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 56.4%
African American 19.2%
Two or More 12.1%
Hispanic or Latino 9.2%
Asian 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.5%
Largest group: White at 56.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.1, Isaac Dickson 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 Isaac Dickson Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asheville High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Asheville Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Claxton Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ira B Jones Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| School of Inquiry and Life Sciences | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Isaac Dickson 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
- 369
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 332
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar other schools in Asheville
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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Estes Elementary
Standard public school
754 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
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 (~390 students)
Frequently asked questions about Isaac Dickson Elementary
How many students attend Isaac Dickson Elementary?
Isaac Dickson Elementary has 390 students enrolled. It is a public school in Asheville, NC. CCD year-over-year: 414 (2022-23) → 375 (2023-24), down 39.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Isaac Dickson Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Isaac Dickson Elementary is 13.9:1, which is 12% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 11% 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 Isaac Dickson Elementary?
37.9% of students at Isaac Dickson Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Isaac Dickson Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Isaac Dickson Elementary is White at 56.4% of enrollment, in Asheville, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Isaac Dickson Elementary?
Isaac Dickson 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 Isaac Dickson Elementary rank among schools in Asheville?
By Resource Investment Index, Isaac Dickson Elementary ranks #8 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 Isaac Dickson 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.