Glen Arden Elementary

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505 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Glen Arden Elementary School, located in Arden, North Carolina, is a part of the Buncombe County Schools district. Serving students in pre-kindergarten through fourth grade, the school is situated in a suburban community south of Asheville. Its educational philosophy emphasizes a supportive and nurturing environment, focusing on foundational academic skills, social-emotional development, and preparing students for success as they transition to middle school.

The school is well-regarded for its community-oriented atmosphere and active parent involvement. Beyond standard curriculum requirements, Glen Arden integrates various enrichment opportunities and technology-focused learning to engage students. By maintaining a strong partnership between faculty, families, and the local community, the school aims to cultivate a collaborative culture where students are encouraged to reach their full potential in both their academic and personal growth.

505

Total Students

37.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

95.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Glen Arden Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	351
Hispanic	73
Black	25
Asian	2
Two or More	50
Pacific Islander	4

White
351 (69.5%)
Hispanic
73 (14.5%)
Two or More
50 (9.9%)
Black
25 (5.0%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.8%)
Asian
2 (0.4%)

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)654-1800
Website:	http://gaes.buncombeschools.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	505
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	484
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

Pre-Kindergarten 18

Kindergarten 108

Grade 1 91

Grade 2 97

Grade 3 103

Grade 4 88