Haw Creek Elementary

hces.buncombeschools.org/

402 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Haw Creek Elementary, located in the scenic East Asheville community at 21 Trinity Chapel Road, is a public school serving students within the Buncombe County Schools district. Known for its strong sense of community and connection to the surrounding natural environment, the school emphasizes a holistic approach to education. Its curriculum is designed to foster both academic excellence and social-emotional development, encouraging students to become curious, lifelong learners within a supportive and inclusive classroom setting.

The school is well-regarded for its active parent and community involvement, which enhances the educational experience through various programs and extracurricular opportunities. With a focus on preparing students for future success, Haw Creek Elementary utilizes the resources provided by the Buncombe County school system to offer a well-rounded academic program. Prospective families can explore the school’s specific educational initiatives, mission statement, and ongoing updates by visiting their official website at http://hces.buncombeschools.org/.

402

Total Students

32.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Haw Creek Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	256
Hispanic	35
Black	61
Asian	3
Two or More	45
Pacific Islander	2

White
256 (63.7%)
Black
61 (15.2%)
Two or More
45 (11.2%)
Hispanic
35 (8.7%)
Asian
3 (0.7%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.5%)

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)298-4022
Website:	http://hces.buncombeschools.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	402
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	399
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 17

Kindergarten 60

Grade 1 69

Grade 2 67

Grade 3 72

Grade 4 54

Grade 5 63