- Enrollment
- 1,479
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Candler, NC
Pisgah Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Pisgah Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 370045000159
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 68
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pisgah Elementary earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of North Carolina schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Candler · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.6:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 60.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Pisgah Elementary has class sizes smaller than 89% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pisgah Elementary ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Candler, NC.
School address
District: Buncombe County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370045000159 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Pisgah Elementary held near 167 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 14.7 → 14.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 370045000159 · Candler, NC Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
162 enr · 11.6:1 · 60.8% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Roberson High (1,479 students)
Pisgah Elementary held near 167 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 14.7 → 14.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Pisgah 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 162
Pisgah Elementary
162 students
What this shows Pisgah Elementary reports 162 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pisgah Elementary compares
Pisgah 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 | 11.6:1 | ▼ 27% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.8% | ▼ 8% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 162 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
162
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 11% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.4%
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 162 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.7%
Hispanic or Latino 19.8%
Two or More 4.3%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 74.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.1, Pisgah 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 Pisgah Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roberson High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Reynolds High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Enka High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Erwin High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Buncombe High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pisgah 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 (~162 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pisgah Elementary
How many students attend Pisgah Elementary?
Pisgah Elementary has 162 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Candler, NC. CCD year-over-year: 166 (2022-23) → 167 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pisgah Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Pisgah Elementary is 11.6:1, which is 27% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 26% 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 Pisgah Elementary?
60.8% of students at Pisgah Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pisgah Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Pisgah Elementary is White at 74.7% of enrollment, in Candler, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pisgah Elementary?
Pisgah Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (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 Pisgah Elementary rank among elementary schools in Candler?
By Resource Investment Index, Pisgah Elementary ranks #1 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 Pisgah 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.