Evergreen Community Charter vs Ira B Jones Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 5.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Evergreen Community Charter
Asheville · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
430 students
Ira B Jones Elementary
Asheville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
369 students
| Measure | Evergreen Community Charter Asheville, North Carolina | Ira B Jones Elementary Asheville, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #162 of 1,457 | #212 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #13076 of 50,301 | #17656 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 430 | 369 |
| Enrollment | 430 | 369 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.5% | 54.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 50% |
| city | Asheville | Asheville |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Evergreen Community Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.5 vs 60.8).
- •Ira B Jones Elementary does better on math proficiency (50% vs 44%).
- •Evergreen Community Charter does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 61%).
- •Evergreen Community Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.5% vs 54.5%).
- •Evergreen Community Charter does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 13.7).
- •Evergreen Community Charter is the larger school with 430 students compared with 369.
- •Evergreen Community Charter is a charter school while Ira B Jones Elementary is a public 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 Evergreen Community Charter better than Ira B Jones Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Evergreen Community Charter ranks higher (67.5 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 Evergreen Community Charter and Ira B Jones Elementary?
About 5.5 km in a straight line, between Asheville and Asheville in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Evergreen Community Charter: 430. Ira B Jones Elementary: 369. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Evergreen Community Charter and Ira B Jones Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Evergreen Community Charter is 162nd 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).