West Buncombe Elementary School

175 Erwin Hills Rd, Asheville, NC 28806 | (828) 232-4282
  • Grades: KG-5
  • Student Enrollment: 773
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School Description

School Summary and Highlights
  • Enrolls 773 elementary school students from grades KG-5
  • 2010 Overall School AYP Met Status: Yes
Additional Contact Information
  • Mailing Address: 175 Erwin Hills Road, Asheville, NC 28806
  • Principal or Admin: Ms Carmen Murray
  • Fax: (828) 232-1316
  • Website: www.wbes.buncombe.k12.nc.us
School Operational Details
  • Title I Eligible
    All students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
Additional School Details
School Calendar Description: Traditional
School Schedule: Semester
Accreditation Status: Southern Association of Colleges
School District Details

Faculty Details and Student Enrollment

Students and Faculty
  • Total Students Enrolled: 773
  • Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 52.7
  • Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 14.7
Students Gender Breakdown
  • Males: 416 (53.8%)
  • Females: 357 (46.2%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
  • Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 85 (11.0%)
  • Eligible for Free Lunch: 378 (48.9%)
  • Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 463 (59.9%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
West Buncombe Elementary School Student Race Distribution
  Number Percent
American Indian60.8%
Black8611.1%
Asian40.5%
Hispanic10012.9%
White57774.6%
Number of Students Per Grade
Number of Students Per Grade For West Buncombe Elementary School
  Number Percent
Kindergarten11114.4%
1st Grade12315.9%
2nd Grade11915.4%
3rd Grade13517.5%
4th Grade14618.9%
5th Grade13918.0%
Source: NC Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010

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