Weaverville Elementary

wves.buncombeschools.org/

342 Students

Elementary School 2nd - 4th

School Overview

Weaverville Elementary School, located in the heart of Weaverville, North Carolina, serves as a foundational learning institution within the Buncombe County Schools district. As a community-focused school, it is dedicated to fostering academic excellence and personal growth for its students in a supportive, small-town environment. The school emphasizes a well-rounded education, balancing rigorous core curriculum standards with opportunities for social and emotional development to ensure students are prepared for their future academic endeavors.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to creating an inclusive and engaging atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential. By leveraging the resources of the Buncombe County school system while maintaining a distinct community identity, Weaverville Elementary works closely with families to cultivate a collaborative educational partnership. Through its focus on quality instruction, student character, and community involvement, the school remains a cornerstone of the Weaverville area, helping young learners build a strong base for long-term educational success.

342

Total Students

21.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

97.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Weaverville Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	272
Hispanic	50
Black	7
Asian	3
Two or More	9
American Indian	1

White
272 (79.5%)
Hispanic
50 (14.6%)
Two or More
9 (2.6%)
Black
7 (2.0%)
Asian
3 (0.9%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

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)645-3127
Website:	http://wves.buncombeschools.org/
Grade Range:	2nd - 4th
Total Students:	342
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	333
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

Grade 2 111

Grade 3 127

Grade 4 104