Serving 557 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Avery's Creek 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 45% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 557 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Avery's Creek Elementary serves the southern part of Arden, NC, covering an area of approximately 20.9 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with an average distance of 3.3 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum of 5.1 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Avery's Creek Elementary School's student population of 557 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
557 students
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Avery's Creek Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Avery's Creek Elementary School is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1593 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)45%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
40%
22%
Black
10%
24%
White
39%
42%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.9%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Rams
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Avery's Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Avery's Creek Elementary School is ranked #1593 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Avery's Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Avery's Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Glen Arden Elementary School, Estes Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Avery's Creek Elementary School?
557 students attend Avery's Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Avery's Creek Elementary School students are Hispanic, 39% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, 9% 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 Avery's Creek Elementary School?
Avery's Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Avery's Creek Elementary School offer ?
Avery's Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Avery's Creek Elementary School part of?
Avery's Creek Elementary School is part of Buncombe County Schools.
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