Serving 407 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Isaac Dickson Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 407 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Isaac Dickson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Isaac Dickson Elementary School's student population of 407 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
407 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Isaac Dickson Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Isaac Dickson Elementary School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#629 out of 2568 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
6%
20%
Black
18%
25%
White
65%
45%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Isaac Dickson Elementary School's ranking?
Isaac Dickson Elementary School is ranked #629 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Isaac Dickson Elementary School often compared to?
Isaac Dickson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Claxton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Isaac Dickson Elementary School?
407 students attend Isaac Dickson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Isaac Dickson Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Isaac Dickson Elementary School?
Isaac Dickson Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Isaac Dickson Elementary School offer ?
Isaac Dickson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Isaac Dickson Elementary School part of?
Isaac Dickson Elementary School is part of Asheville City Schools School District.
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