Weaverville Primary

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245 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 1st

School Overview

Weaverville Primary School, located in the heart of Weaverville, North Carolina, is a core educational institution within the Buncombe County School District. Serving the town’s youngest learners, the school is dedicated to fostering a nurturing and inclusive environment that prioritizes early childhood development and academic foundations. By focusing on fundamental literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional growth, the school aims to prepare its students for successful transitions into the upper elementary grades while maintaining strong ties to the local community.

The school’s pedagogical approach emphasizes active student engagement and the integration of technology to support diverse learning styles. As part of the Buncombe County system, Weaverville Primary benefits from a robust curriculum that encourages both individual achievement and collaborative learning. With its commitment to creating a safe and stimulating atmosphere, the school acts as a cornerstone for local families, providing a supportive space where children can explore their interests and develop the critical skills necessary for lifelong learning.

245

Total Students

15.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

98.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Weaverville Primary
Demographic	Student Count
White	194
Hispanic	38
Asian	3
Two or More	8
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
194 (79.2%)
Hispanic
38 (15.5%)
Two or More
8 (3.3%)
Asian
3 (1.2%)
American Indian
1 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.4%)

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)645-4275
Website:	http://wvps.buncombeschools.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 1st
Total Students:	245
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	242
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 12

Kindergarten 110

Grade 1 123