Woodfin Elementary

108 Elk Mountain Road
Asheville, NC 28804

wes.buncombeschools.org/

134 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Woodfin Elementary School, located in the northern suburbs of Asheville, North Carolina, serves as a focal point for the local Woodfin community within the Buncombe County School district. The school is known for its commitment to providing a nurturing and student-centered learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. By leveraging its location in the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains, the school often integrates community values into its curriculum, fostering a close-knit atmosphere where staff, students, and families work collaboratively to support student success.

Academically, Woodfin Elementary offers a comprehensive educational program aligned with state standards, focusing on core subjects while incorporating enrichment opportunities to keep students engaged. The school places a high priority on inclusivity and individualized attention, ensuring that learners of all backgrounds and abilities have access to the resources they need to thrive. With a strong emphasis on community involvement and parental support, Woodfin Elementary aims to prepare its students not only for middle school transition but for long-term success as contributing members of their community.

134

Total Students

14.8

Full-Time Teachers

9.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

80.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Woodfin Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	59
Hispanic	57
Black	7
Asian	1
Two or More	10

White
59 (44.0 %)
Hispanic
57 (42.5 %)
Two or More
10 (7.5 %)
Black
7 (5.2 %)
Asian
1 (0.7 %)

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)232-4287
Website:	http://wes.buncombeschools.org/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	134
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	108
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 23

Grade 1 27

Grade 2 20

Grade 3 34

Grade 4 28

Grade 5 2