Estes Elementary

wwees.buncombeschools.org/

732 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Estes Elementary School, located in the scenic Biltmore Forest area of Asheville, North Carolina, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Buncombe County School District. Committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment, the school focuses on a balanced curriculum that emphasizes academic excellence, character development, and the cultivation of critical thinking skills. It prides itself on being a neighborhood hub that encourages active participation from families and the surrounding community to ensure that every student has the resources necessary to succeed.

Beyond its core academics, Estes Elementary is known for its dedication to the holistic growth of its students, offering various opportunities for enrichment through arts, technology, and extracurricular activities. The school environment is designed to be inclusive and forward-thinking, leveraging its location to provide unique learning experiences while maintaining a strong emphasis on student well-being. By integrating modern educational practices with a tradition of local community involvement, Estes Elementary strives to prepare its students for a seamless transition into middle school and beyond.

732

Total Students

53.2

Full-Time Teachers

13.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

102.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Estes Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	411
Hispanic	141
Black	85
Asian	28
Two or More	62
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	4

White
411 (56.1 %)
Hispanic
141 (19.3 %)
Black
85 (11.6 %)
Two or More
62 (8.5 %)
Asian
28 (3.8 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.5 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

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)654-1795
Website:	http://wwees.buncombeschools.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	732
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	53.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	750
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 140

Grade 1 141

Grade 2 133

Grade 3 157

Grade 4 161