Pisgah Elementary

pes.buncombeschools.org/

166 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Pisgah Elementary School, located in Candler, North Carolina, serves as a central educational hub within the Buncombe County Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and community engagement. By utilizing a comprehensive curriculum, Pisgah Elementary strives to prepare its students for success by focusing on foundational skills in core subjects while integrating modern instructional practices to meet the diverse needs of its student body.

Beyond academics, the school places a strong emphasis on creating a welcoming school culture that encourages parental involvement and community partnership. The faculty and staff are dedicated to maintaining a safe, inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to explore their interests and develop their potential. With its scenic location in the Pisgah community, the school acts as a focal point for local families, working to ensure that every student receives a well-rounded education that prepares them for the transition to middle school and beyond.

166

Total Students

14.7

Full-Time Teachers

11.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

95.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pisgah Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	139
Hispanic	19
Black	2
Two or More	6

White
139 (83.7 %)
Hispanic
19 (11.4 %)
Two or More
6 (3.6 %)
Black
2 (1.2 %)

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)670-5023
Website:	http://pes.buncombeschools.org/
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	166
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	159
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 20

Grade 1 45

Grade 2 30

Grade 3 36

Grade 4 35