- Enrollment
- 1,479
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Weaverville, NC
North Windy Ridge Intermediate
Federal NCES profile for North Windy Ridge Intermediate, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 370045002622
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Windy Ridge Intermediate earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #1 of 6
- public schools in Weaverville · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 42.7%
- free-lunch eligible
North Windy Ridge Intermediate has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Windy Ridge Intermediate ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Weaverville, NC.
School address
District: Buncombe County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370045002622 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
North Windy Ridge Intermediate held near 487 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 34.6 → 33.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 370045002622 · Weaverville, NC Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
487 enr · 14.3:1 · 42.7% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Roberson High (1,479 students)
North Windy Ridge Intermediate held near 487 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 34.6 → 33.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
North Windy Ridge Intermediate 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 487
North Windy Ridge Intermediate
487 students
What this shows North Windy Ridge Intermediate reports 487 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Windy Ridge Intermediate compares
North Windy Ridge Intermediate 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 9% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.7% | ▼ 35% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 487 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
487
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 39% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 244 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.0%
Hispanic or Latino 19.1%
Two or More 2.7%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 76.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.5, North Windy Ridge Intermediate 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 Windy Ridge Intermediate 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Erwin High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Buncombe High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Windy Ridge Intermediate'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 Weaverville
1 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 (~487 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Windy Ridge Intermediate
How many students attend North Windy Ridge Intermediate?
North Windy Ridge Intermediate has 487 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Weaverville, NC. CCD year-over-year: 494 (2022-23) → 487 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Windy Ridge Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at North Windy Ridge Intermediate is 14.3:1, which is 9% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 9% 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 Windy Ridge Intermediate?
42.7% of students at North Windy Ridge Intermediate are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Windy Ridge Intermediate?
The largest demographic group at North Windy Ridge Intermediate is White at 76.0% of enrollment, in Weaverville, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Windy Ridge Intermediate?
North Windy Ridge Intermediate has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Windy Ridge Intermediate rank among public schools in Weaverville?
By Resource Investment Index, North Windy Ridge Intermediate ranks #1 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 Windy Ridge Intermediate, 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.