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#1947 of 2,648 schools in NC
Sand Hill-venable Elem
Elementary School · Buncombe County Schools · Asheville, NC
A Buncombe County Schools elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 4th.
154 Sand Hill School Road, Asheville, NC 28806
- Math 46% vs NC 60% (2025)
- Reading 46% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sand Hill-venable Elem score 46% proficient, which is below 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 5 points since 2020, reaching 46% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (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
99.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Sand Hill-venable Elem 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 25Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 11Somewhat 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
$59,925
Median home value
$335,800
Median rent
$1,224/mo
College educated
44.5%
Homeownership
57.2%
Poverty rate
14%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28806; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The New Classical AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | PK–8 | 1.5 mi | 66 | Compare → |
| Ic ImagineCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.3 | K–12 | 1.6 mi | 1,218 | Compare → |
| Asheville-pisgah Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.6private | PK–8 | 1.9 mi | 149 | Compare → |
| Hominy Valley ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | K–4 | 1.9 mi | 428 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment 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.
Buncombe County Schools
- Schools in district
- 45
- Rank in district
- #35 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
Sand Hill-venable Elem is listed in Buncombe County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sand Hill-venable Elem
Sand Hill-venable Elem is a public elementary school in Asheville, NC, part of Buncombe County Schools, serving approximately 539 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,947 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sand Hill-venable Elem
What grades does Sand Hill-venable Elem serve?
Sand Hill-venable Elem serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Sand Hill-venable Elem?
Sand Hill-venable Elem has an enrollment of approximately 539 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sand Hill-venable Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Sand Hill-venable Elem is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sand Hill-venable Elem rank in NC?
Sand Hill-venable Elem ranks #1,947 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Sand Hill-venable Elem's MySchoolScout rating?
Sand Hill-venable Elem has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 Sand Hill-venable Elem?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sand Hill-venable Elem has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Sand Hill-venable Elem a charter school?
No, Sand Hill-venable Elem is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sand Hill-venable Elem a Title I school?
No, Sand Hill-venable Elem is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sand Hill-venable Elem?
99.4% of students at Sand Hill-venable Elem 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
- 539
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Buncombe County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.2%
- Phone
- (828) 670-5028
- Area population (ZIP 28806)
- 45,644
- Area average commute
- 20.7 min
- Area median age
- 38.2
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 28806; 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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