Candler Elementary vs IC Imagine
Candler Elementary has a higher overall rating of 7.8/10 compared to 5.9/10. IC Imagine is significantly larger with 1,218 students, about 3.3× the size of Candler Elementary (365). In math proficiency, IC Imagine leads at 52.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Candler Elementary
Candler, NC
7.8/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 4th
365 students
IC Imagine
Asheville, NC
5.9/10
SchoolKindergarten – 12thCharter
1,218 students
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| Metric | Candler Elementary | IC Imagine |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 7.8 / 10 | 5.9 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 7.5 | 7.2 |
| Growth Score | 7.8 | 2.7 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 99.2% | — |
| Environment Score | 8.4 | 7.6 |
| State Rank | #370 of 2,660 | #1,659 of 2,660 |
| State Percentile | 86th | 38th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Candler Elementary | IC Imagine |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 32.0% | 52.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 37.0% | 61.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
Neighborhood
| Metric | Candler (28715) | Asheville (28806) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $70,950 | $59,925 |
| Median Home Value | $291,900 | $335,800 |
| Median Rent | $1,208 | $1,224 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 31.5% | 44.5% |
| Poverty Rate | 11.9% | 14.0% |
| Avg Commute | 23 min | 21 min |