Estes Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Asheville, North Carolina 28803 · Buncombe County Schools
#556 of 1,457 elementary schools in North Carolina
#33212 of 50,301 nationally
About Estes Elementary
Estes Elementary is a public elementary located in Asheville, in the Buncombe County Schools school district of North Carolina, United States. It caters for Grades PK–4. In 2025 it enrolled 754 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 38.1 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 556th of 1,457 ranked elementary schools in North Carolina. Its strongest component is students per teacher (53th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 754.
There are 33 schools in Asheville; Estes Elementary ranks 21st of 32 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)47%
- Reading proficiency (30%)47%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)99.5%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.5
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Estes Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 754
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 99.5%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 47%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 47%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Estes Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Valley Springs Middle
Arden · Public middle · Grades 5–8
654 students · 378 m away
Koontz Intermediate
Asheville · Public middle · Grades 5–6
725 students · 435 m away
Roberson High
Asheville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,479 students · 504 m away
Avery's Creek Elementary
Arden · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
557 students · 3.7 km away
Glen Arden Elementary
Arden · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
505 students · 4.4 km away
FernLeaf
Fletcher · Charter other · Grades K–11
763 students · 7.8 km away
Reynolds High
Asheville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,169 students · 8.7 km away
Reynolds Middle
Asheville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
490 students · 8.8 km away
Oakley Elementary
Asheville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
502 students · 8.8 km away
Glenn C Marlow Elementary
Mills River · Public elementary · Grades K–5
562 students · 9.0 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in North Carolina with a comparable Enrollment.
Vienna Elementary
Pfafftown · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
755 students
Thomasville Primary
Thomasville · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
753 students
Poplin Elementary
Indian Trail · Public elementary · Grades K–5
756 students
Lawrence Orr Elementary
Charlotte · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
751 students
Holly Springs Elementary
Holly Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
751 students
W M Irvin Elementary
Concord · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
760 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Estes Elementary a good school?
Estes Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 38.1 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #556 of 1,457 in North Carolina. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Estes Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Estes Elementary ranks #556 of 1,457 elementary schools in North Carolina and #33212 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Estes Elementary?
Estes Elementary had 754 students in 2025.
Is Estes Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Estes Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–4. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Estes Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Estes Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.