Isaac Dickson Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Asheville, North Carolina 28801 · Asheville City Schools
#147 of 1,457 elementary schools in North Carolina
#11658 of 50,301 nationally
About Isaac Dickson Elementary
Isaac Dickson Elementary is a public elementary located in Asheville, in the Asheville City Schools school district of North Carolina, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 390 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 69.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 147th of 1,457 ranked elementary schools in North Carolina. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (76th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (64th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 390.
There are 33 schools in Asheville; Isaac Dickson Elementary ranks 3rd of 32 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)56%
- Reading proficiency (30%)64%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)41%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.4
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 Isaac Dickson Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 390
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 41%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 64%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 56%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Isaac Dickson Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Mountain City Public Montessori
Asheville · Charter elementary · Grades K–7
137 students · 1.0 km away
Asheville Middle
Asheville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
670 students · 1.1 km away
Claxton Elementary
Asheville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
405 students · 1.7 km away
Nesbitt Discovery Academy
Asheville · Public high · Grades 9–12
372 students · 2.1 km away
Emma Elementary
Asheville · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
277 students · 2.5 km away
Hall Fletcher Elementary
Asheville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
318 students · 2.5 km away
Asheville PEAK Academy
Asheville · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
161 students · 2.7 km away
Asheville High
Asheville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,221 students · 2.7 km away
Silsa
Asheville · Public high · Grades 9–12
332 students · 2.8 km away
Early College
Asheville · Public high · Grades 9–13
271 students · 2.9 km away
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West Marion Elementary School
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390 students
Trent Park Elementary
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Stocks Elementary
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Frequently asked questions
Is Isaac Dickson Elementary a good school?
Isaac Dickson Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 69.5 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #147 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 Isaac Dickson Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Isaac Dickson Elementary ranks #147 of 1,457 elementary schools in North Carolina and #11658 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Isaac Dickson Elementary?
Isaac Dickson Elementary had 390 students in 2025.
Is Isaac Dickson Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Isaac Dickson Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Isaac Dickson Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Isaac Dickson Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.