Black Mountain Primary

301 East State Street
Black Mountain, NC 28711

bmps.buncombeschools.org/

323 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 3rd

School Overview

Black Mountain Primary School, located at 301 East State Street in Black Mountain, North Carolina, is a public elementary school serving students in the Buncombe County Schools district. As a primary school, it focuses on the foundational educational years, typically serving students in grades Pre-K through 2nd grade. The school is known for being an integral part of the close-knit Black Mountain community, providing a nurturing and student-centered environment designed to foster early academic, social, and emotional development.

The school emphasizes a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and the community to support student success. By utilizing the resources of the Buncombe County school system, Black Mountain Primary offers a structured curriculum that prepares young learners for their transition to intermediate elementary schools. Prospective parents and community members can learn more about the school’s specific programs, academic calendar, and faculty updates by visiting their official district webpage at [bmps.buncombeschools.org](http://bmps.buncombeschools.org/).

323

Total Students

28.3

Full-Time Teachers

11.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

105.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Black Mountain Primary
Demographic	Student Count
White	274
Hispanic	28
Black	15
Asian	1
Two or More	4
American Indian	1

White
274 (84.8 %)
Hispanic
28 (8.7 %)
Black
15 (4.6 %)
Two or More
4 (1.2 %)
Asian
1 (0.3 %)
American Indian
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:	Buncombe County Schools
Phone:	(828)669-2645
Website:	http://bmps.buncombeschools.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 3rd
Total Students:	323
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	340
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 73

Grade 1 95

Grade 2 78

Grade 3 77