Serving 578 students in grades Kindergarten-4, West Buncombe Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher 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 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-4
Enrollment: 578 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 30%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in NC
Math Proficiency
: 64% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 57% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
West Buncombe Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West Buncombe Elementary School is 0.46, 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.
What is West Buncombe Elementary School's ranking?
West Buncombe Elementary School is ranked #700 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are West Buncombe Elementary School often compared to?
West Buncombe Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Emma Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend West Buncombe Elementary School?
578 students attend West Buncombe Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of West Buncombe Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Buncombe Elementary School?
West Buncombe Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does West Buncombe Elementary School offer ?
West Buncombe Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is West Buncombe Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-4
Enrollment: 578 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 30%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 64% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 57% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
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