West Buncombe Elementary

175 Erwin Hills Road
Asheville, NC 28806

wbes.buncombeschools.org/

580 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

West Buncombe Elementary School, located in the Erwin Hills area of Asheville, North Carolina, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Buncombe County Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best. With a focus on both academic excellence and character development, the school emphasizes the importance of community, collaboration, and preparing students for future success in an ever-evolving world.

Beyond the classroom, West Buncombe Elementary is known for its strong community ties and its commitment to the "whole child," integrating extracurricular opportunities and social-emotional learning into the student experience. The school utilizes a variety of resources to engage its diverse student body, ensuring that each learner receives the guidance necessary to thrive. By maintaining a focus on consistent growth and strong parent-teacher partnerships, West Buncombe remains a vital hub of education and development in the Asheville area.

580

Total Students

39.4

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

98.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West Buncombe Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	393
Hispanic	140
Black	21
Asian	7
Two or More	14
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	1

White
393 (67.8%)
Hispanic
140 (24.1%)
Black
21 (3.6%)
Two or More
14 (2.4%)
Asian
7 (1.2%)
American Indian
4 (0.7%)
Pacific Islander
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)232-4282
Website:	http://wbes.buncombeschools.org/
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	580
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	569
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 113

Grade 1 113

Grade 2 107

Grade 3 128

Grade 4 119