Estes Elementary vs FernLeaf
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 7.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Estes Elementary
Asheville · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
754 students
FernLeaf
Fletcher · Charter other · Grades K–11
763 students
| Measure | Estes Elementary Asheville, North Carolina | FernLeaf Fletcher, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #556 of 1,457 | – |
| National rank | #33212 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades K–11 |
| Students | 754 | 763 |
| Enrollment | 754 | 763 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.5% | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 27% |
| city | Asheville | Fletcher |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Estes Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 27%).
- •FernLeaf does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 47%).
- •FernLeaf does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 14.5).
- •FernLeaf is the larger school with 763 students compared with 754.
- •Estes Elementary is a public school while FernLeaf is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Estes Elementary better than FernLeaf?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Estes Elementary and FernLeaf?
About 7.8 km in a straight line, between Asheville and Fletcher in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Estes Elementary: 754. FernLeaf: 763. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Estes Elementary and FernLeaf rank in North Carolina?
Estes Elementary is 556th of 1,457 and FernLeaf is unranked among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).