NORTH BUNCOMBE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
North Buncombe Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Buncombe County Schools school district, located in Weaverville, NC with about 579 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 4th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 38 teachers, North Buncombe Elementary 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.
North Buncombe Elementary School (NBES), located in the scenic community of Weaverville, North Carolina, serves as a cornerstone of the Buncombe County Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment where students from kindergarten through fourth grade are encouraged to reach their full academic and personal potential. With a curriculum focused on foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional development, NBES emphasizes a holistic approach to education that prepares young learners for future success.
The school is deeply integrated into the Weaverville community, benefiting from a strong partnership between dedicated educators, active parents, and local stakeholders. Beyond standard classroom instruction, North Buncombe Elementary places a significant emphasis on creating a welcoming school culture that celebrates student achievement and inclusivity. By leveraging modern educational resources and maintaining a commitment to professional excellence, the school strives to inspire curiosity and a lifelong love of learning in every student who walks through its doors.
For more information, contact North Buncombe Elementary at (828) 645-6054 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Weaverville, NC 28787-9528
(828) 645-6054
http://nbes.buncombeschools.org/
NORTH BUNCOMBE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Weaverville, NC with about 579 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in North Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Buncombe County Schools
- Total Students:
- 579
- Teachers:
- 38.5
- 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
* 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.
School Demographics for 579 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending NORTH BUNCOMBE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 79% of the student body.
- White
- 78.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 16.2%
- Two or more races
- 3.6%
- Black or African American
- 1.0%
- Asian
- 0.3%
- Female
- 50.3%
- Male
- 49.7%
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.