Hominy Valley Elementary

Elementary No virtual instruction Candler, NC Grades KG–04 Suburb: Large Asheville, NC SchoolScore™ C (69.8)
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Hominy Valley Elementary
Candler, NC 28715
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades KG–04 SchoolScore™ C (69.8)
399
Students
27.4
Teachers
14.6:1
Student:Teacher
(828)665-0619
Phone
http://hves.buncombeschools.org/
Website

Hominy Valley Elementary is a public school administered by the Buncombe County Schools district in Candler, NORTH CAROLINA, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades KG–04.

Key statistics: 399 students enrolled; a 14.6:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Suburb: Large by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs North Carolina Elementary School Average
Enrollment
399.0
State avg: 472.0
▼ 15% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
14.56:1
State avg: 14.9:1
▼ 2% better
Free Lunch %
99.2%
State avg: 81.2%
▲ 22% worse
School Details
School Name
Hominy Valley Elementary
NCESSCH ID
370045002508
State School ID
NC-110-370
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
450 Enka Lake Road
City
Candler
State
North Carolina
ZIP Code
28715
County
Buncombe County
Metro Area
Asheville, NC
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Suburb: Large
Cong. District
3711
State Leg. Upper
37049
State Leg. Lower
37114
Latitude
35.5345
Longitude
-82.6643
Grades Offered
Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th
👥
399
Total Students
👩‍🏫
27.4
Teachers FTE
📐
14.6:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
27.4
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)27.4
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 396 99.2%
Not Applicable 0 0%
District Info
District Name
Buncombe County Schools
LEAID
3700450
State LEA ID
NC-110
Phone
(828)232-4160
Website
http://www.buncombeschools.org
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Asheville
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$342,994K
Federal Revenue
$52,842K
State Revenue
$174,186K
Local Revenue
$115,966K
Total Expenditure
$343,073K
Instruction Exp.
$183,658K
Support Services
$101,976K
Other Current Exp.
$14,480K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Hominy Valley Elementary

1
Enka High
Candler · High
0.3 mi
2
Enka Middle
Candler · Middle
1.2 mi
3
Enka Intermediate
Candler · Middle
1.6 mi
4
Sand Hill-Venable Elem
Asheville · Elementary
1.9 mi
5
The Franklin School of Innovation
Asheville · High
2 mi
6
Candler Elementary
Candler · Elementary
2 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Hominy Valley Elementary, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Hominy Valley Elementary?
399 students are enrolled at Hominy Valley Elementary, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Hominy Valley Elementary have?
Hominy Valley Elementary has 27.4 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.6:1.
What grades does Hominy Valley Elementary serve?
Hominy Valley Elementary serves grades KG through 04.
Is Hominy Valley Elementary a charter school?
Hominy Valley Elementary is not a charter school.
What metro area is Hominy Valley Elementary located in?
Hominy Valley Elementary is located in the Asheville, NC metropolitan area.
What school district does Hominy Valley Elementary belong to?
Hominy Valley Elementary is part of the Buncombe County Schools school district.
How much does Buncombe County Schools spend per student?
The Buncombe County Schools district spends approximately $859,832,080 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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