EVERGREEN COMMUNITY CHARTER

Evergreen Community Charter is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the Evergreen Community Charter school district, located in Asheville, NC with about 441 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 29 teachers, Evergreen Community Charter has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Evergreen Community Charter School, located in Asheville, North Carolina, is a tuition-free public charter school that serves students from kindergarten through eighth grade. Founded on the principles of the EL Education (formerly Expeditionary Learning) model, the school emphasizes a holistic approach to education that integrates rigorous academic standards with character development and environmental stewardship. Its curriculum is project-based, encouraging students to engage in "expeditions"—in-depth, interdisciplinary studies that connect classroom learning to real-world issues and the local community.

The school is widely recognized for its strong focus on sustainability and its commitment to fostering a supportive, inclusive community. Its 72-acre campus serves as a "living laboratory," where students frequently participate in outdoor learning, gardening, and ecological research to deepen their connection to nature. By prioritizing social-emotional learning alongside academic achievement, Evergreen aims to cultivate lifelong learners who are socially responsible, environmentally conscious, and equipped with the critical thinking skills necessary to contribute positively to the world around them.

For more information, contact Evergreen Community Charter at (828) 298-2173 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.