Serving 181 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Francine Delany New School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 181 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Francine Delany New School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Francine Delany New School's student population of 181 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
181 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Francine Delany New School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Francine Delany New School is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#789 out of 2568 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
9%
20%
Black
29%
25%
White
47%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Francine Delany New School's ranking?
Francine Delany New School is ranked #789 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Francine Delany New School often compared to?
Francine Delany New Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lucy S. Herring Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Francine Delany New School?
181 students attend Francine Delany New School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Francine Delany New School students are White, 29% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Francine Delany New School?
Francine Delany New School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Francine Delany New School offer ?
Francine Delany New School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Francine Delany New School part of?
Francine Delany New School is part of Francine Delany New School District.
In what neighborhood is Francine Delany New School located?
Francine Delany New School is located in the West Asheville Estates neighborhood of Asheville, NC.
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