Serving 298 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lucy S. Herring Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 298 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lucy S. Herring Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Lucy S. Herring Elementary School's student population of 298 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
298 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lucy S. Herring Elementary 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 Lucy S. Herring Elementary School is 0.61, 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
#1245 out of 2568 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
14%
20%
Black
16%
25%
White
58%
45%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lucy S. Herring Elementary School's ranking?
Lucy S. Herring Elementary School is ranked #1245 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Lucy S. Herring Elementary School often compared to?
Lucy S. Herring Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hall Fletcher Elementary School, Isaac Dickson Elementary School, Francine Delany New School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Lucy S. Herring Elementary School?
298 students attend Lucy S. Herring Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Lucy S. Herring Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lucy S. Herring Elementary School?
Lucy S. Herring Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lucy S. Herring Elementary School offer ?
Lucy S. Herring Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Lucy S. Herring Elementary School part of?
Lucy S. Herring Elementary School is part of Asheville City Schools School District.
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