Serving 361 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Candler Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 361 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
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Candler Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Student Attention
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Candler Elementary School's student population of 361 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
361 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
Candler Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Candler Elementary School is 0.45, 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
#1273 out of 2617 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
23%
20%
Black
4%
25%
White
71%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
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Candler Elementary School is ranked #1273 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Candler Elementary School often compared to?
Candler Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Glen Arden Elementary School, Hominy Valley Elementary School, Avery's Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Candler Elementary School?
361 students attend Candler Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Candler Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Candler Elementary School?
Candler Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Candler Elementary School offer ?
Candler Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Candler Elementary School part of?
Candler Elementary School is part of Buncombe County Schools School District.
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