Claxton Elementary vs Ira B Jones Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Claxton Elementary
Asheville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
405 students
Ira B Jones Elementary
Asheville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
369 students
| Measure | Claxton Elementary Asheville, North Carolina | Ira B Jones Elementary Asheville, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #187 of 1,457 | #212 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #15427 of 50,301 | #17656 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 405 | 369 |
| Enrollment | 405 | 369 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.8% | 54.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 50% |
| city | Asheville | Asheville |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Claxton Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.0 vs 60.8).
- •Ira B Jones Elementary does better on math proficiency (50% vs 48%).
- •Ira B Jones Elementary does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 57%).
- •Claxton Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.8% vs 54.5%).
- •Claxton Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 13.7).
- •Claxton Elementary is the larger school with 405 students compared with 369.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Claxton Elementary better than Ira B Jones Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Claxton Elementary ranks higher (64.0 vs 60.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Claxton Elementary and Ira B Jones Elementary?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Asheville and Asheville in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Claxton Elementary: 405. Ira B Jones Elementary: 369. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Claxton Elementary and Ira B Jones Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Claxton Elementary is 187th of 1,457 and Ira B Jones Elementary is 212th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).