Isaac Dickson Elementary

Isaac Dickson Elementary serves 375 students in grades pre-kindergarten through fifth grade in Asheville, North Carolina. This regular public school maintains a favorable student-teacher ratio of 12.9:1 with 29 full-time equivalent teachers, creating an environment where students can receive more individualized attention. The school demonstrates solid academic performance, earning a 7.2 out of 10 rating from MySchoolScout and ranking in the 76th percentile statewide at #646 out of 2,661 North Carolina elementary schools.

Students show strong literacy skills with 67% achieving proficiency or above in English Language Arts and Reading, while 62% meet or exceed proficiency standards in mathematics. Isaac Dickson Elementary is situated in the 28801 ZIP code area, a diverse community where half of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher. The neighborhood reflects Asheville's unique character, with a median household income of $46,496 and median home values of $448,700, indicating a mix of working families and established residents.

Despite some economic challenges, with a poverty rate of 22.9%, the community of nearly 13,500 residents maintains a strong commitment to education. The school is located on Hill Street in the heart of Asheville, a vibrant small city nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina.