Serving 704 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Estes Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 38% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 704 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Estes Elementary School's student population of 704 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
704 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Estes Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Estes Elementary School is 0.65, 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
#1470 out of 2568 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
4%
Hispanic
21%
20%
Black
11%
25%
White
54%
45%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Estes Elementary School's ranking?
Estes Elementary School is ranked #1470 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Estes Elementary School often compared to?
Estes Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Avery's Creek Elementary School, Glen Arden Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Estes Elementary School?
704 students attend Estes Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Estes Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Estes Elementary School?
Estes Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Estes Elementary School offer ?
Estes Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Estes Elementary School part of?
Estes Elementary School is part of Buncombe County Schools School District.
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