Junaluska Elementary

2238 Asheville Road
Waynesville, NC 28786

www.jes.haywood.k12.nc.us

428 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Junaluska Elementary School, located in Waynesville, North Carolina, serves as a vital part of the Haywood County Schools district. Situated in the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the primary grades. It prioritizes a well-rounded curriculum that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and the cultivation of essential social skills, aiming to prepare its students for future success in a collaborative school community.

The school is deeply integrated into the Waynesville community, reflecting the values and traditions of the surrounding Haywood County area. By maintaining a focus on individual student needs and encouraging parental involvement, Junaluska Elementary strives to create a partnership between home and school. Through its commitment to excellence in instruction and a nurturing atmosphere, the school works to ensure that every child feels valued, challenged, and inspired to reach their full potential within a safe and structured setting.

428

Total Students

27.4

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Junaluska Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	354
Hispanic	40
Asian	5
Two or More	26
American Indian	3

White
354 (82.7%)
Hispanic
40 (9.3%)
Two or More
26 (6.1%)
Asian
5 (1.2%)
American Indian
3 (0.7%)

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:	Haywood County Schools
Phone:	(828)456-2407
Website:	http://www.jes.haywood.k12.nc.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	428
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	425
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 64

Grade 1 63

Grade 2 84

Grade 3 89

Grade 4 68

Grade 5 60