Serving 162 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Pisgah 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 65-69% (which is higher 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 12:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 162 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Pisgah Elementary serves the southwest part of Candler, NC, encompassing an area of approximately 26.3 square miles. Families within this zone are typically a 10-12 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 4.3 miles to the edge of the attendance area.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pisgah Elementary School's student population of 162 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
162 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Year Founded
1981
School Calendar
School Motto
BUILDING THE BEST FOR TOMORROW
School Rankings
Pisgah Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pisgah Elementary School is 0.40, 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
#744 out of 2617 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)65-69%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
20%
22%
Black
n/a
24%
White
75%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.5%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
8%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pisgah Elementary School's ranking?
Pisgah Elementary School is ranked #744 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Pisgah Elementary School often compared to?
Pisgah Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Candler Elementary School, Leicester Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% 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 Pisgah Elementary School?
162 students attend Pisgah Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Pisgah Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pisgah Elementary School?
Pisgah Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Pisgah Elementary School offer ?
Pisgah Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pisgah Elementary School part of?
Pisgah Elementary School is part of Buncombe County Schools.
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