Claxton School is a historic school building located at Asheville, Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1922–1925, and is a three-story, Neoclassical school building constructed of hollow clay tile. It is faced with cast concrete stone veneer.
Serving 388 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Claxton Elementary School ranks in the top 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 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 388 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Claxton Elementary School's student population of 388 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
388 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Rankings
Claxton Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Claxton Elementary School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#981 out of 2617 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
9%
21%
Black
14%
25%
White
68%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Claxton Elementary School's ranking?
Claxton Elementary School is ranked #981 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Claxton Elementary School often compared to?
Claxton Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Isaac Dickson Elementary School, Ira B Jones Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Claxton Elementary School?
388 students attend Claxton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Claxton Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Claxton Elementary School?
Claxton Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Claxton Elementary School offer ?
Claxton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Claxton Elementary School part of?
Claxton Elementary School is part of Asheville City Schools School District.
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