Buncombe Community Sch-west Elementary School serves 59 students in grades 2-8.
Minority enrollment was 14% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 2-8
Total Students
59 students
Total Classroom Teachers (04-05)
7 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
n/a
21%
Black
14%
25%
White
86%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Buncombe Community Sch-west Elementary School?
59 students attend Buncombe Community Sch-west Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Buncombe Community Sch-west Elementary School students are White, and 14% of students are Black.
What grades does Buncombe Community Sch-west Elementary School offer ?
Buncombe Community Sch-west Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 2-8
What school district is Buncombe Community Sch-west Elementary School part of?
Buncombe Community Sch-west Elementary School is part of Buncombe County Schools.
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