Emma Elementary

ees.buncombeschools.org/

289 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Emma Elementary School, located at 37 Brickyard Road in Asheville, North Carolina, is a public elementary school serving students within the Buncombe County Schools district. The school is deeply integrated into its local community, fostering an environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its diverse student body. By focusing on foundational skills in core subjects, the school aims to prepare young learners for future success while cultivating a supportive atmosphere that encourages curiosity and collaborative learning.

As part of the Buncombe County system, Emma Elementary benefits from the resources and standardized curriculum of a larger district while maintaining a school culture tailored to its specific neighborhood. The school’s digital presence and community involvement highlight a commitment to transparent communication between staff, students, and parents. With a focus on inclusive education and meeting the needs of every child, Emma Elementary strives to be a cornerstone of the Asheville community, helping students build a strong educational foundation in a nurturing setting.

289

Total Students

25.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

94.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Emma Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	92
Hispanic	159
Black	31
Asian	3
Two or More	4

Hispanic
159 (55.0 %)
White
92 (31.8 %)
Black
31 (10.7 %)
Two or More
4 (1.4 %)
Asian
3 (1.0 %)

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:	Buncombe County Schools
Phone:	(828)232-4272
Website:	http://ees.buncombeschools.org/
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	289
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	272
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 49

Grade 1 54

Grade 2 58

Grade 3 66

Grade 4 62