ArtSpace Charter School

2030 US Hwy 70
Swannanoa, NC 28778

www.artspacecharter.org

Charter School 402 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

ArtSpace Charter School, located in Swannanoa, North Carolina, is a K-8 public charter school that distinguishes itself through an integrated curriculum where the arts are central to the academic experience. Rather than treating art, music, and drama as standalone subjects, the school utilizes an "arts-integrated" model, weaving creative expression into core disciplines like math, science, and language arts. This approach is designed to foster critical thinking, collaboration, and deeper engagement, allowing students to demonstrate their understanding of complex concepts through creative projects and performances.

Beyond its academic structure, ArtSpace emphasizes the development of the "whole child" within a supportive, community-focused environment. The school prioritizes hands-on learning, social-emotional development, and a strong partnership between parents, teachers, and students. By cultivating a culture of curiosity and self-expression, ArtSpace aims to prepare students not only for high school success but also to become creative, empathetic, and civic-minded individuals who are well-equipped to contribute to their local community.

402

Total Students

31.4

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ArtSpace Charter School
Demographic	Student Count
White	339
Hispanic	28
Black	3
Asian	3
Two or More	29

White
339 (84.3%)
Two or More
29 (7.2%)
Hispanic
28 (7.0%)
Black
3 (0.7%)
Asian
3 (0.7%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	ArtSpace Charter
Phone:	(828)298-2787
Website:	http://www.artspacecharter.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	402
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 36

Grade 1 38

Grade 2 40

Grade 3 42

Grade 4 48

Grade 5 52

Grade 6 50

Grade 7 49

Grade 8 47