Buncombe Community School-west Elementary School (Closed 2006)

128 Sand Hill School Road
Asheville, NC 28806
Buncombe Community School-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 58% (majority Black).

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 2-8
Total Students
59 students
Total Classroom Teachers (04-05)
7 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (NC)
Black
14%
24%
White
86%
42%
All Ethnic Groups
14%
0.24
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
72%
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 School-west Elementary School?
59 students attend Buncombe Community School-west Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Buncombe Community School-west Elementary School students are White, and 14% of students are Black.
What grades does Buncombe Community School-west Elementary School offer ?
Buncombe Community School-west Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 2-8
What school district is Buncombe Community School-west Elementary School part of?
Buncombe Community School-west Elementary School is part of Buncombe County Schools.

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