Enka Intermediate

125 Asheville Commerce Parkway
Candler, NC 28715

eis.buncombeschools.org/

585 Students

Middle School 5th - 6th

School Overview

Enka Intermediate School, located in Candler, North Carolina, is a key component of the Buncombe County Schools district. Serving students in the intermediate grade levels (typically 5th and 6th grade), the school focuses on bridging the gap between elementary and middle school education. The school's mission is centered on fostering a supportive, student-centered environment that encourages academic growth, critical thinking, and social-emotional development during these formative transitional years.

The school is deeply integrated into the local Enka community and emphasizes the values of community involvement, collaboration, and personal responsibility. With a curriculum designed to challenge students while preparing them for the rigors of secondary education, Enka Intermediate utilizes a variety of instructional strategies to meet diverse learning needs. By prioritizing both academic excellence and character development, the school strives to ensure that every student feels valued, challenged, and prepared for their future academic endeavors.

585

Total Students

39.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Enka Intermediate
Demographic	Student Count
White	380
Hispanic	154
Black	22
Asian	7
Two or More	20
Pacific Islander	2

White
380 (65.0%)
Hispanic
154 (26.3%)
Black
22 (3.8%)
Two or More
20 (3.4%)
Asian
7 (1.2%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3%)

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)255-1380
Website:	http://eis.buncombeschools.org/
Grade Range:	5th - 6th
Total Students:	585
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	582
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 5 306

Grade 6 279