West Buncombe Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Asheville, North Carolina 28806 · Buncombe County Schools
#391 of 1,457 elementary schools in North Carolina
#28002 of 50,301 nationally
About West Buncombe Elementary
West Buncombe Elementary is a public elementary located in Asheville, in the Buncombe County Schools school district of North Carolina, United States. It caters for Grades K–4. In 2025 it enrolled 580 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 45.9 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 391st of 1,457 ranked elementary schools in North Carolina. Its strongest component is math proficiency (69th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 580.
There are 33 schools in Asheville; West Buncombe Elementary ranks 16th of 32 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)59%
- Reading proficiency (30%)50%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)98.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.9
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 West Buncombe Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 580
- 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
- 14.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 50%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 59%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near West Buncombe Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Eblen Intermediate
Asheville · Public middle · Grades 5–6
566 students · 235 m away
Erwin High
Asheville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,013 students · 491 m away
Erwin Middle
Asheville · Public middle · Grades 7–8
545 students · 761 m away
Emma Elementary
Asheville · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
277 students · 3.4 km away
Johnston Elementary
Asheville · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
217 students · 3.4 km away
Nesbitt Discovery Academy
Asheville · Public high · Grades 9–12
372 students · 3.6 km away
Woodfin Elementary
Asheville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
111 students · 3.7 km away
Lucy S. Herring Elementary
Asheville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
255 students · 4.8 km away
Asheville PEAK Academy
Asheville · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
161 students · 5.2 km away
Francine Delany New School
Asheville · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
193 students · 5.5 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is West Buncombe Elementary a good school?
West Buncombe Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 45.9 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #391 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 West Buncombe Elementary rank in North Carolina?
West Buncombe Elementary ranks #391 of 1,457 elementary schools in North Carolina and #28002 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend West Buncombe Elementary?
West Buncombe Elementary had 580 students in 2025.
Is West Buncombe Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
West Buncombe Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–4. It is a public school.
What other schools are near West Buncombe Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of West Buncombe Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.