Serving 125 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Barnardsville Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 50-59% (which is approximately equal to the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 125 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Barnardsville Elementary serves the northeast part of Barnardsville, NC, covering an area of approximately 62.1 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with an average distance of about 5 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 7.9 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Barnardsville Elementary School's student population of 125 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
125 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Barnardsville 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 Barnardsville Elementary School is 0.19, 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
#1329 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)50-59%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
White
90%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
9%
2%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Barnardsville Elementary School's ranking?
Barnardsville Elementary School is ranked #1329 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Barnardsville Elementary School?
125 students attend Barnardsville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Barnardsville Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Barnardsville Elementary School?
Barnardsville Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Barnardsville Elementary School offer ?
Barnardsville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Barnardsville Elementary School part of?
Barnardsville Elementary School is part of Buncombe County Schools.
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