Koontz Intermediate

ctkis.buncombeschools.org/

650 Students

Middle School 5th - 6th

School Overview

Koontz Intermediate School, located on Overlook Road in Asheville, North Carolina, serves as a vital educational hub within the Buncombe County School District. Catering to students in the intermediate grade levels (typically 5th and 6th grades), the school is dedicated to bridging the gap between elementary education and middle school by fostering a supportive environment that prioritizes both academic growth and social-emotional development.

The school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience, encouraging students to engage in critical thinking, collaborative projects, and community involvement. Through its dedicated faculty and staff, Koontz Intermediate strives to provide a rigorous curriculum that meets diverse learning needs while promoting a culture of inclusivity and school pride. By maintaining a focus on student-centered learning, the school aims to prepare its young scholars for the academic challenges and personal transitions they will face as they move forward into their secondary education years.

650

Total Students

43.3

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

110.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Koontz Intermediate
Demographic	Student Count
White	329
Hispanic	166
Black	77
Asian	18
Two or More	56
Pacific Islander	4

White
329 (50.6 %)
Hispanic
166 (25.5 %)
Black
77 (11.8 %)
Two or More
56 (8.6 %)
Asian
18 (2.8 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle 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)684-1295
Website:	http://ctkis.buncombeschools.org/
Grade Range:	5th - 6th
Total Students:	650
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	719
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

Grade 5 326

Grade 6 324