Barnardsville Elementary

20 Hillcrest Drive
Barnardsville, NC 28709

bes.buncombeschools.org/

125 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Barnardsville Elementary School, located in the scenic mountain community of Barnardsville, North Carolina, serves as a cornerstone of the local Buncombe County Schools district. As a small, rural school, it prides itself on fostering a tight-knit, family-oriented environment where staff and students build strong, supportive relationships. The school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, combining core academic standards with a focus on character development and community engagement to ensure students are well-prepared for their future academic journeys.

Beyond the classroom, Barnardsville Elementary leverages its unique location to provide a nurturing setting that values student curiosity and individual growth. The school community is deeply integrated with the surrounding area, often encouraging parental involvement and local partnerships to enhance the learning experience. By prioritizing a safe, inclusive, and collaborative atmosphere, the school aims to help every child reach their full potential while maintaining the rich traditions and values of their mountain community.

125

Total Students

11.4

Full-Time Teachers

10.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

97.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Barnardsville Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	113
Hispanic	6
Two or More	6

White
113 (90.4%)
Hispanic
6 (4.8%)
Two or More
6 (4.8%)

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)626-2290
Website:	http://bes.buncombeschools.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	125
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	11.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	122
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 11

Kindergarten 27

Grade 1 20

Grade 2 22

Grade 3 23

Grade 4 22