Serving 590 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Sand Hill-venable Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 49% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 590 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sand Hill-Venable Elementary serves the southwest part of Asheville, NC, covering an area of approximately 19.7 square miles. Most families are within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 2.2 miles to the school from the edge of the attendance zone, reaching up to 4.7 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sand Hill-venable Elementary School's student population of 590 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
590 students
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
'Truth and Honor'
School Rankings
Sand Hill-venable Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sand Hill-venable Elementary School is 0.59, 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
#1522 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)49%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
36%
22%
Black
7%
24%
White
53%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.3%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
7%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sand Hill-venable Elementary School's ranking?
Sand Hill-venable Elementary School is ranked #1522 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Sand Hill-venable Elementary School often compared to?
Sand Hill-venable Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hominy Valley Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Sand Hill-venable Elementary School?
590 students attend Sand Hill-venable Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Sand Hill-venable Elementary School students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sand Hill-venable Elementary School?
Sand Hill-venable Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Sand Hill-venable Elementary School offer ?
Sand Hill-venable Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sand Hill-venable Elementary School part of?
Sand Hill-venable Elementary School is part of Buncombe County Schools.
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