Pisgah Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Candler, North Carolina 28715 · Buncombe County Schools
#385 of 1,457 elementary schools in North Carolina
#27781 of 50,301 nationally
About Pisgah Elementary
Pisgah Elementary is a public elementary located in Candler, in the Buncombe County Schools school district of North Carolina, United States. It caters for Grades K–4. In 2025 it enrolled 162 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 46.2 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 385th of 1,457 ranked elementary schools in North Carolina. Its strongest component is students per teacher (68th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 162.
There are 6 schools in Candler; Pisgah Elementary ranks 2nd of 6 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)57%
- Reading proficiency (30%)47%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)98.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)11.6
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 Pisgah Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 162
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 98.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 11.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 47%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 57%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Pisgah Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Candler Elementary
Candler · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
381 students · 4.8 km away
Enka High
Candler · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,051 students · 6.6 km away
Hominy Valley Elementary
Candler · Public elementary · Grades K–4
399 students · 7.0 km away
Enka Middle
Candler · Public middle · Grades 7–8
588 students · 8.1 km away
Meadowbrook Elementary
Canton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
198 students · 8.7 km away
Enka Intermediate
Candler · Public middle · Grades 5–6
585 students · 9.6 km away
Sand Hill-Venable Elem
Asheville · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
590 students · 10 km away
The Franklin School of Innovation
Asheville · Charter high · Grades 5–12
717 students · 10 km away
Pisgah High
Canton · Public high · Grades 9–12
859 students · 10 km away
Canton Middle
Canton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
475 students · 10 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in North Carolina with a comparable Enrollment.
D.C. Virgo Preparatory Academy
Wilmington · Public elementary · Grades K–8
162 students
Pinnacle Elementary School
Pinnacle · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
162 students
Stedman Primary
Stedman · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
161 students
Black Mountain Elementary
Black Mountain · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
163 students
Banner Elk Elementary
Banner Elk · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
159 students
Germanton Elementary School
Germanton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
165 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Pisgah Elementary a good school?
Pisgah Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 46.2 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #385 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 Pisgah Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Pisgah Elementary ranks #385 of 1,457 elementary schools in North Carolina and #27781 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Pisgah Elementary?
Pisgah Elementary had 162 students in 2025.
Is Pisgah Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Pisgah Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–4. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Pisgah Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Pisgah Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.