Very Good
#690 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 26% in state
Claxton Elementary
Elementary School · Asheville City Schools · Asheville, NC
An Asheville City Schools elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
241 Merrimon Avenue, Asheville, NC 28801
- Math 63% vs NC 59% (2025)
- Reading 65% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Claxton Elementary score 64% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 66%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 17 points since 2020, reaching 64% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 62% (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 36 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
34.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Claxton 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 82Very Walkable
- Transit 34Some Transit
- Bike 77Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,723/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Asheville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$51,125
Median home value
$481,400
Median rent
$1,130/mo
College educated
53.2%
Homeownership
36.7%
Poverty rate
26.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28801; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julia Street Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.1 mi | 6 | Compare → |
| Odyssey Community SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.5private | PK–12 | 0.8 mi | 141 | Compare → |
| Isaac Dickson ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 375 | Compare → |
| Hawthorn Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.5 mi | 9 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Asheville City Schools
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #4 of 9
- District spending per student
- $16,507NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Claxton Elementary is listed in Asheville City Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Claxton Elementary
Claxton Elementary is a public elementary school in Asheville, NC, part of Asheville City Schools, serving approximately 388 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #690 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Claxton Elementary
What grades does Claxton Elementary serve?
Claxton Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Claxton Elementary?
Claxton Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 388 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Claxton Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Claxton Elementary is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Claxton Elementary rank in NC?
Claxton Elementary ranks #690 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Claxton Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Claxton Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Claxton Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Claxton Elementary has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Claxton Elementary a charter school?
No, Claxton Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Claxton Elementary a Title I school?
No, Claxton Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Claxton Elementary?
34.5% of students at Claxton 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 388
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Buncombe County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.4%
- Phone
- (828) 350-6500
- Area population (ZIP 28801)
- 13,580
- Area average commute
- 15.1 min
- Area median age
- 43.3
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 28801; 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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