Serving 369 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 14:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 369 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- 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%)
- Attendance Zone: IRA B JONES ELEMENTARY's attendance zone covers the entire district in Asheville, NC, encompassing approximately 22.3 square miles. Families can typically expect a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 5.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ira B Jones Elementary School's student population of 369 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
369 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
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 0.63, 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
#1227 out of 2617 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)45-49%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
26%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
54%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
4%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
Showing 2015–2024. Full 26-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 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?
369 students attend Ira B Jones Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Ira B Jones Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% 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 14:1, 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.
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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