Enrollment
245
Elementary
DISTRICT 390 · STATE 467
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·BUNCOMBE COUNTY SCHOOLS·NCES 370045000168
Weaverville Primary
39 S Main Street, Weaverville, NC 28787 · (828) 645-4275 · Buncombe County
GRADES PK–01ELEMENTARY21-SUBURBTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL245 STUDENTS
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allk12 Grade
Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
15.8:1
16 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.1:1 · STATE 14.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
99%
242 students
DISTRICT 96% · STATE 82%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 12 | 5% |
| Kindergarten | 110 | 45% |
| Grade 1 | 123 | 50% |
Student demographics
35%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 54% · STATE 71% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Weaverville Primary→Weaverville Elementary
Based on grade levels within Buncombe County Schools. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Weaverville Primary
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weaverville Primary this school | 245 | 98.8% | N/A |
| Union Grove Elementary Union Grove | 247 | 98.8% | 63.0% |
| Greenlee Primary Spruce Pine | 246 | 95.5% | N/A |
| North Cove Elementary School Marion | 230 | 98.7% | 43.5% |
| Westmoore Elementary Seagrove | 268 | 98.9% | 62.1% |
| Stony Point Elementary Stony Point | 237 | 98.7% | 55.0% |
Matched among North Carolina elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Weaverville Primary ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In North Carolina | In Buncombe County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 245 | #1,306 of 1,485 | #24 of 33 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 15.8:1 | #964 of 1,377 | #23 of 26 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 34.8% | #1,233 of 1,379 | #20 of 26 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 98.8% | #757 of 1,414 | #6 of 29 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +1.2% | #344 of 369 | #5 of 8 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
245
+42 (+21%) vs 2020
-37% since 1990-91, when it was 391
Student : Teacher
15.8:1
was 11.9:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 245 | 15.5 | 15.8:1 | 99% (242) |
| 2023-24 | 222 | 15.8 | 14.0:1 | 99% (219) |
| 2022-23 | 213 | 17.7 | 12.0:1 | 40% (85) |
| 2020-21 | 203 | 17 | 11.9:1 | 42% (85) |
| 2017-18 | 242 | 16.7 | 14.5:1 | 34% (83) |
| 2015-16 | 207 | 14 | 14.8:1 | 49% (102) |
| 2010-11 | 236 | 15 | 15.7:1 | 49% (115) |
| 2000-01 | 245 | 24 | 10.2:1 | 53% (129) |
| 1990-91 | 391 | 24 | 16.3:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Weaverville Primary.
Since 2017-18: students up 1% (242 to 245); teachers down 7% (16.7 to 15.5).
About Weaverville Primary
Weaverville Primary is a low-enrollment elementary school based in Weaverville, North Carolina. The school offers pre-K through 1 and enrolls 245 students. On average, elementary schools in North Carolina enroll around 467, and this school is 48% below that mark.
The district, Buncombe County Schools, operates 45 schools serving 22,452 students.
Federal enrollment data show Weaverville Primary is 79% White. The remaining shares are 16% Hispanic and 3% multiracial. In Buncombe County overall, the White share is about 82%. A diversity index of 35% means there is a 35% chance two randomly chosen students at Weaverville Primary are from different groups.
With 15.5 full-time-equivalent teachers, the student-to-teacher ratio is about 15.8:1. Statewide, elementary schools in North Carolina average 14.9:1. Roughly 99% of students come from households that qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. It compares with 88% for public schools in Buncombe County.
The school's county is Buncombe County. According to Census Bureau estimates, median household income comes to about $74,436, 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 6% of people live in poverty. There are 61 public schools in the county, enrolling about 29,908, Weaverville Primary among them.
Weaverville Primary's nearest public school is Weaverville Elementary (about 0.4 miles). The count of other public schools within five miles is 7.
By NCES locale, the school is Suburb: Large, or in a suburban area outside a principal city, within an urbanized area with a population of 250,000 or more.
A 21% gain took enrollment from 203 in 2020-21 to 245 in 2024-25. Staffing shifted too: the ratio moved from 11.9:1 to 15.8:1.
Use the discussion section to ask about homework, tutoring, and testing dates at Weaverville Primary. Current and former families are welcome to add their experience.
Buncombe County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
274,360
Census ACS
Median income
$74,436
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
46%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
61
29,908 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Buncombe County Schools
- Roberson HighHigh · 1,479 students
- Reynolds HighHigh · 1,169 students
- Enka HighHigh · 1,051 students
- Erwin HighHigh · 1,013 students
- North Buncombe HighHigh · 896 students
- Estes ElementaryElementary · 754 students
Other schools in Weaverville
- North Buncombe HighHigh · 896 students
- North Buncombe ElementaryElementary · 593 students
- North Buncombe MiddleMiddle · 516 students
- North Windy Ridge IntermediateMiddle · 487 students
- Weaverville ElementaryElementary · 342 students
Nearby schools
- Weaverville Elementary0.4 mi · 342
- North Buncombe Middle1.5 mi · 516
- North Windy Ridge Intermediate2.2 mi · 487
- North Buncombe High3.1 mi · 896
- North Buncombe Elementary3.5 mi · 593
- Ira B Jones Elementary4.5 mi · 369
Frequently asked questions
About Weaverville PrimaryHow large is Weaverville Primary?
Weaverville Primary enrolls approximately 245 students in grades PK-01.
What age range does Weaverville Primary serve?
Weaverville Primary serves students from grade PK through grade 01.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Weaverville Primary?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Weaverville Primary is approximately 15.8:1 (16 FTE teachers).
How diverse is Weaverville Primary?
Weaverville Primary reports a student body of 79% White, 16% Hispanic, 1% Asian, 3% Two or more.
Who oversees Weaverville Primary?
Weaverville Primary is overseen by Buncombe County Schools in Buncombe County.
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