School Overview
Eblen Intermediate School, located in Asheville, North Carolina, serves as a dedicated academic environment for students in the upper elementary and early middle school grades (typically 5th and 6th grade) within the Buncombe County Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive transition period for students as they move from primary elementary education toward more specialized middle school instruction. By focusing on both academic rigor and the social-emotional development of young adolescents, Eblen aims to build a strong foundation for future success in a collaborative and inclusive community.

The school places a high value on student engagement and parental involvement, utilizing its location in the Leicester area to serve a close-knit community. Through a variety of extracurricular activities, robust classroom instruction, and a focus on character development, Eblen Intermediate strives to meet the diverse needs of its student body. Whether through its digital resources or daily campus life, the school emphasizes a partnership between educators, families, and students to ensure that every learner is prepared for the challenges of the higher grade levels ahead.
555
Total Students
39.4
Full-Time Teachers
14.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
101.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Eblen Intermediate
Demographic Student Count
White301
Hispanic174
Black42
Asian1
Two or More27
American Indian1
Pacific Islander9
  • White
    301 (54.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    174 (31.4 %)
  • Black
    42 (7.6 %)
  • Two or More
    27 (4.9 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    9 (1.6 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.2 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2 %)
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)255-5757
Website: http://jpeis.buncombeschools.org/
Grade Range: 5th - 6th
Total Students: 555
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 39.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 562
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 5 260
Grade 6 295

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Eblen Intermediate
Grade Student Count
Grade 5260
Grade 6295
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Eblen Intermediate
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female28451.2%
Male27148.8%