Serving 145 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Asheville Primary ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 30-39% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-59% (which was approximately equal to the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 30% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
145 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1494 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
6%
21%
Black
17%
25%
White
70%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Asheville Primary's ranking?
Asheville Primary is ranked #1494 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Asheville Primary?
145 students attend Asheville Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Asheville Primary students are White, 17% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Asheville Primary?
Asheville Primary has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Asheville Primary offer ?
Asheville Primary offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Asheville Primary part of?
Asheville Primary is part of Asheville City Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Asheville Primary located?
Asheville Primary is located in the Westwood Place neighborhood of Asheville, NC.
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