North Buncombe Elementary

251 Flat Creek Church Rd
Weaverville, NC 28787

nbes.buncombeschools.org/

569 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

North Buncombe Elementary School (NBES), located in the scenic community of Weaverville, North Carolina, serves as a cornerstone of the Buncombe County Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment where students from kindergarten through fourth grade are encouraged to reach their full academic and personal potential. With a curriculum focused on foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional development, NBES emphasizes a holistic approach to education that prepares young learners for future success.

The school is deeply integrated into the Weaverville community, benefiting from a strong partnership between dedicated educators, active parents, and local stakeholders. Beyond standard classroom instruction, North Buncombe Elementary places a significant emphasis on creating a welcoming school culture that celebrates student achievement and inclusivity. By leveraging modern educational resources and maintaining a commitment to professional excellence, the school strives to inspire curiosity and a lifelong love of learning in every student who walks through its doors.

569

Total Students

40.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

102.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for North Buncombe Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	435
Hispanic	102
Black	5
Asian	1
Two or More	26

White
435 (76.4 %)
Hispanic
102 (17.9 %)
Two or More
26 (4.6 %)
Black
5 (0.9 %)
Asian
1 (0.2 %)

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)645-6054
Website:	http://nbes.buncombeschools.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	569
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	585
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 121

Grade 1 135

Grade 2 96

Grade 3 106

Grade 4 111