Excellent
#113 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 4% in state
Weaverville Elementary
Elementary School · Buncombe County Schools · Weaverville, NC
A Buncombe County Schools elementary school where students score 25 points above what's typical for similar communities.
129 S Main Street, Weaverville, NC 28787
- Math 71% vs NC 60% (2025)
- Reading 72% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Weaverville Elementary score 71% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 71% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 66% (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
99.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Weaverville 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 39Car-Dependent
- Bike 9Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,212/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Weaverville), 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
$75,051
Median home value
$379,300
Median rent
$1,198/mo
College educated
43.8%
Homeownership
77.2%
Poverty rate
10.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28787; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reynolds Mountain Christian AcadenyPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | K–12 | 3.0 mi | 168 | Compare → |
| North Buncombe ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–4 | 3.9 mi | 585 | Compare → |
| Asheville Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.9private | K–8 | 4.1 mi | 180 | Compare → |
| Woodfin ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | K–5 | 4.1 mi | 115 | 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.
Buncombe County Schools
- Schools in district
- 45
- Rank in district
- #2 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
Weaverville Elementary is listed in Buncombe County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Weaverville Elementary
Weaverville Elementary is a public elementary school in Weaverville, NC, part of Buncombe County Schools, serving approximately 322 students in grades 2nd-4th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #113 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Weaverville Elementary
What grades does Weaverville Elementary serve?
Weaverville Elementary serves students in grades 2nd through 4th.
How many students attend Weaverville Elementary?
Weaverville Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 322 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Weaverville Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Weaverville Elementary is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Weaverville Elementary rank in NC?
Weaverville Elementary ranks #113 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Weaverville Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Weaverville Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 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 Weaverville Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Weaverville Elementary has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Weaverville Elementary a charter school?
No, Weaverville Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Weaverville Elementary a Title I school?
No, Weaverville Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Weaverville Elementary?
99.1% of students at Weaverville 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
- 2nd – 4th
- Enrollment
- 322
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Buncombe County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.4%
- Phone
- (828) 645-3127
- Area population (ZIP 28787)
- 22,685
- Area average commute
- 21.9 min
- Area median age
- 49.1
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 28787; 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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