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 is 30-39% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is approximately equal to the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 145 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Asheville Primary's student population of 145 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
145 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Asheville Primary ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Asheville Primary is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
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
Profile last updated: 11/17/2024
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 schools are Asheville Primary often compared to?
Asheville Primaryis often viewed alongside schools like Ira B Jones Elementary School, Hall Fletcher Elementary School, Isaac Dickson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
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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