School Overview
Eblen Intermediate School, located in Asheville, North Carolina, serves as a dedicated academic environment for students in the upper elementary and early middle school grades (typically 5th and 6th grade) within the Buncombe County Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive transition period for students as they move from primary elementary education toward more specialized middle school instruction. By focusing on both academic rigor and the social-emotional development of young adolescents, Eblen aims to build a strong foundation for future success in a collaborative and inclusive community.

The school places a high value on student engagement and parental involvement, utilizing its location in the Leicester area to serve a close-knit community. Through a variety of extracurricular activities, robust classroom instruction, and a focus on character development, Eblen Intermediate strives to meet the diverse needs of its student body. Whether through its digital resources or daily campus life, the school emphasizes a partnership between educators, families, and students to ensure that every learner is prepared for the challenges of the higher grade levels ahead.
566
Total Students
37.9
Full-Time Teachers
14.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
99.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Eblen Intermediate
Demographic Student Count
White301
Hispanic187
Black49
Asian2
Two or More22
American Indian3
Pacific Islander2
  • White
    301 (53.2%)
  • Hispanic
    187 (33.0%)
  • Black
    49 (8.7%)
  • Two or More
    22 (3.9%)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.5%)
  • Asian
    2 (0.4%)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.4%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle 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)255-5757
Website: http://jpeis.buncombeschools.org/
Grade Range: 5th - 6th
Total Students: 566
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 37.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 562
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 5 284
Grade 6 282

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Eblen Intermediate
Grade Student Count
Grade 5284
Grade 6282
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Eblen Intermediate
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female28450.2%
Male28249.8%