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#1225 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 46% in state
Candler Elementary
Elementary School · Buncombe County Schools · Candler, NC
A Buncombe County Schools elementary school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
121 Candler School Road, Candler, NC 28715
- Math 65% vs NC 60% (2025)
- Reading 56% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 13:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Candler Elementary score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 28 points since 2020, reaching 60% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Candler Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 1Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average518/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$70,950
Median home value
$291,900
Median rent
$1,208/mo
College educated
31.5%
Homeownership
71.6%
Poverty rate
11.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28715; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hominy Valley ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | K–4 | 2.0 mi | 428 | Compare → |
| Asheville-pisgah Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.6private | PK–8 | 2.8 mi | 149 | Compare → |
| Pisgah ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | K–4 | 3.0 mi | 167 | Compare → |
| Sand Hill-venable ElemEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | PK–4 | 3.6 mi | 539 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Buncombe County Schools
- Schools in district
- 45
- Rank in district
- #25 of 45
- District spending per student
- $13,585NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Candler Elementary is listed in Buncombe County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Candler Elementary
Candler Elementary is a public elementary school in Candler, NC, part of Buncombe County Schools, serving approximately 365 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,225 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Candler Elementary
What grades does Candler Elementary serve?
Candler Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Candler Elementary?
Candler Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 365 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Candler Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Candler Elementary is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Candler Elementary rank in NC?
Candler Elementary ranks #1,225 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Candler Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Candler Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Candler Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Candler Elementary has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Candler Elementary a charter school?
No, Candler Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Candler Elementary a Title I school?
No, Candler Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Candler Elementary?
99.2% of students at Candler Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 365
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Buncombe County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.9%
- Phone
- (828) 670-5018
- Area population (ZIP 28715)
- 28,770
- Area average commute
- 22.8 min
- Area median age
- 41.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 28715; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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