CANDLER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Candler Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Buncombe County Schools school district, located in Candler, NC with about 435 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 4th 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 30 teachers, Candler Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

Candler Elementary School is a public school located in the heart of Candler, North Carolina, serving as part of the Buncombe County Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the primary grades, focusing on academic excellence, character development, and the cultivation of fundamental skills necessary for long-term educational success. By leveraging the resources of a larger county district while maintaining the close-knit feel of a community-centered campus, the school aims to prepare its students to become productive, responsible members of their community.

The school’s website highlights an emphasis on transparency, community involvement, and strong communication between educators and families. With a focus on the "whole child," Candler Elementary provides a balanced curriculum that incorporates core academic subjects with opportunities for personal growth. The school serves as a cornerstone for the Candler area, providing a stable and nurturing foundation for children during their formative years and encouraging a collaborative partnership between parents, teachers, and administrators to ensure every student reaches their full potential.

For more information, contact Candler Elementary at (828) 670-5018 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

121 Candler School Road
Candler, NC 28715-9313
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CANDLER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Candler, NC with about 435 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in North Carolina

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
435
Teachers:
30.84
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 435 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending CANDLER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 74% of the student body.

White
74.0%
Hispanic/Latino
17.2%
Black or African American
3.9%
Two or more races
3.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.7%
Asian
0.5%

Female
51.3%
Male
48.7%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.