- Enrollment
- 1,479
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Weaverville, NC
Weaverville Primary
Federal NCES profile for Weaverville Primary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370045000168
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Weaverville Primary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Weaverville · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 36.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Weaverville Primary has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Weaverville Primary ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Weaverville, NC.
School address
District: Buncombe County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370045000168 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Weaverville Primary held near 222 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 17.7 → 15.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 370045000168 · Weaverville, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
245 enr · 14.4:1 · 36.2% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Roberson High (1,479 students)
Weaverville Primary held near 222 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 17.7 → 15.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Weaverville Primary 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 245
Weaverville Primary
245 students
What this shows Weaverville Primary reports 245 students on the CCD universe file.
How Weaverville Primary compares
Weaverville Primary 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 | 14.4:1 | ▼ 9% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.2% | ▼ 45% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 245 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
245
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 41% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.7%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 245 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.2%
Hispanic or Latino 15.5%
Two or More 3.3%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 79.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.7, Weaverville Primary is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
District finance for Buncombe County Schools reports $13,585 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Weaverville Primary 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 | Higher 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 Weaverville Primary'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 (~245 students)
Frequently asked questions about Weaverville Primary
How many students attend Weaverville Primary?
Weaverville Primary has 245 students enrolled. It is a public school in Weaverville, NC. CCD year-over-year: 213 (2022-23) → 222 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Weaverville Primary?
The student-teacher ratio at Weaverville Primary is 14.4:1, which is 9% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 8% 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 Weaverville Primary?
36.2% of students at Weaverville Primary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Weaverville Primary?
The largest demographic group at Weaverville Primary is White at 79.2% of enrollment, in Weaverville, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Weaverville Primary?
Weaverville Primary has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Weaverville Primary rank among public schools in Weaverville?
By Resource Investment Index, Weaverville Primary ranks #5 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 Weaverville Primary, 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.