Claxton Elementary

www.ashevillecityschools.net/pages/Claxton

396 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Claxton Elementary, located on Merrimon Avenue in the heart of Asheville, North Carolina, is a key institution within the Asheville City Schools district. Known for its strong sense of community and dedication to academic excellence, the school serves a diverse population of elementary-aged students. Its location in the vibrant North Asheville area allows it to integrate deeply with the local neighborhood, fostering a collaborative environment that involves families and community members in the educational process.

The school is widely recognized for its commitment to a holistic approach to learning, which balances rigorous academic standards with a focus on social-emotional development. Claxton emphasizes the arts and project-based learning, often utilizing its urban setting to provide students with unique enrichment opportunities. By prioritizing inclusivity and personalized instruction, Claxton Elementary aims to cultivate curious, well-rounded learners who are well-prepared for their transition to middle school and beyond.

396

Total Students

27.6

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

38.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Claxton Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	257
Hispanic	26
Black	77
Two or More	35
Pacific Islander	1

White
257 (64.9 %)
Black
77 (19.4 %)
Two or More
35 (8.8 %)
Hispanic
26 (6.6 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Asheville City Schools
Phone:	(828)350-6500
Website:	http://www.ashevillecityschools.net/pages/Claxton
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	396
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	145
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 53

Grade 1 73

Grade 2 65

Grade 3 60

Grade 4 68

Grade 5 77