- Enrollment
- 1,479
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Weaverville, NC
North Buncombe Elementary
Federal NCES profile for North Buncombe Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370045002259
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Buncombe Elementary earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Weaverville · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 47.5%
- free-lunch eligible
North Buncombe Elementary has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Buncombe Elementary ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Weaverville, NC.
School address
District: Buncombe County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370045002259 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
North Buncombe Elementary held near 585 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 40.5 → 40.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 370045002259 · Weaverville, NC Other · MID · TRAD
593 enr · 14.8:1 · 47.5% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Roberson High (1,479 students)
North Buncombe Elementary held near 585 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE held 40.5 → 40.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
North Buncombe 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
North Buncombe Elementary
593 students
What this shows North Buncombe Elementary reports 593 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Buncombe Elementary compares
North Buncombe 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 | 14.8:1 | ▼ 6% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.5% | ▼ 28% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 593 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
593
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 46% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 395 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.2%
Hispanic or Latino 18.7%
Two or More 5.4%
African American 1.5%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 74.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.1, North Buncombe 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 North Buncombe Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roberson High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Reynolds High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Enka High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Erwin High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Buncombe High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Buncombe 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 other schools in Weaverville
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~593 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Buncombe Elementary
How many students attend North Buncombe Elementary?
North Buncombe Elementary has 593 students enrolled. It is a public school in Weaverville, NC. CCD year-over-year: 569 (2022-23) → 585 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Buncombe Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at North Buncombe Elementary is 14.8:1, which is 6% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 6% 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 North Buncombe Elementary?
47.5% of students at North Buncombe Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Buncombe Elementary?
The largest demographic group at North Buncombe Elementary is White at 74.2% of enrollment, in Weaverville, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Buncombe Elementary?
North Buncombe 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 North Buncombe Elementary rank among public schools in Weaverville?
By Resource Investment Index, North Buncombe Elementary ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Weaverville, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Weaverville on the city page.
What other schools are in Buncombe County Schools?
Besides North Buncombe 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.