Serving 377 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ira B Jones Elementary School ranks in the top 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 45-49% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% 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: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 377 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ira B Jones Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Ira B Jones Elementary School's student population of 377 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
377 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Rankings
Ira B Jones 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 Ira B Jones Elementary School is 0.60, 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
#1227 out of 2617 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
6%
21%
Black
23%
25%
White
59%
43%
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
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 Ira B Jones Elementary School's ranking?
Ira B Jones Elementary School is ranked #1227 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Ira B Jones Elementary School often compared to?
Ira B Jones Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Claxton Elementary School, Isaac Dickson Elementary School, Evergreen Community Charter by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Ira B Jones Elementary School?
377 students attend Ira B Jones Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Ira B Jones Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ira B Jones Elementary School?
Ira B Jones Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Ira B Jones Elementary School offer ?
Ira B Jones Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ira B Jones Elementary School part of?
Ira B Jones Elementary School is part of Asheville City Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Ira B Jones Elementary School located?
Ira B Jones Elementary School is located in the Grace neighborhood of Asheville, NC.
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