Black Mountain Primary

Public PK, KG-3

301 East State Street
Black Mountain, NC 28711

(828) 669-2645

District: Buncombe County Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,702

Students who attend Black Mountain Primary usually attend:

Middle:	Owen Middle
High:	Middle College
	Nesbitt Discovery Academy
	Owen High

Student/teacher ratio: 13.0

Number of students: 344

Racial breakdown:

White:

80.8%

Hispanic:

9.3%

African American:

4.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 99.1%

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Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (80.8%), Hispanic (9.3%), African American (4.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 99.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Black Mountain Primary is 13, which is the 10^th best among 21 elementary schools in the Buncombe County Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Black Mountain Primary employs 26.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Black Mountain Primary is $11,702, which is the 9^th highest among 21 elementary schools in the Buncombe County Schools District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Black Mountain Primary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Buncombe County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Buncombe County Schools 107^th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Enrollment information for Black Mountain Primary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	647	45	14	0	2	n/a	n/a	-2	706
1989	663	48	14	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	727
1990	705	48	9	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	765
1991	737	49	11	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	799
1992	796	47	11	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	856
1993	841	52	7	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	901
1994	847	46	3	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	899
1995	525	38	4	1	4	n/a	n/a	0	572
1996	525	38	4	1	4	n/a	n/a	0	572
1997	507	39	3	1	3	n/a	n/a	0	553
1998	474	33	4	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	514
1999	481	44	7	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	535
2000	467	54	7	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	531
2001	450	45	5	2	3	n/a	n/a	0	505
2002	372	42	4	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	425
2003	372	42	4	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	425
2004	379	43	3	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	433
2005	378	48	3	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	436
2006	391	48	4	9	2	n/a	n/a	0	454
2007	414	27	2	12	2	n/a	n/a	43	500
2008	405	21	3	10	2	n/a	n/a	33	474
2009	413	52	4	12	1	n/a	n/a	0	482
2010	426	56	3	15	2	n/a	n/a	0	502
2011	421	33	3	18	1	0	15	0	491
2012	411	36	3	16	1	0	20	0	487
2013	421	31	1	24	1	0	16	0	494
2014	399	28	1	26	0	0	14	0	468
2015	387	21	1	24	0	0	9	0	442
2016	349	27	3	30	1	0	14	0	424
2017	328	19	3	33	1	0	16	0	400
2018	327	15	4	29	2	0	17	0	394
2019	343	18	3	34	2	0	12	0	412
2020	260	18	1	34	1	1	70	0	385
2021	273	18	0	25	3	0	7	0	326
2022	278	20	1	26	3	0	8	0	336
2023	274	15	1	28	1	0	4	0	323
2024	278	17	3	32	1	0	13	0	344

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Black Mountain Primary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	706	34.0	20.7	21.8
1989	727	35.0	20.7	34.7
1990	765	34.0	22.5	31.9
1991	799	45.0	17.7	30.5
1992	856	45.0	19.0	18.1
1993	901	47.0	19.2	24.8
1994	899	48.0	18.7	29.3
1995	572	36.0	15.9	47
1996	572	36.0	15.9	47
1997	553	35.0	15.8	26.6
1998	514	36.0	14.3	31.1
1999	535	36.0	14.9	33.8
2000	531	36.0	14.8	35
2001	505	36.0	14.0	34.3
2002	425	36.0	11.8	39.3
2003	425	36.0	11.8	39.3
2004	433	36.0	12.0	39.3
2005	436	36.0	12.1	40.1
2006	454	36.0	12.6	43
2007	500	n/a	n/a	52.1
2008	474	32.2	14.7	50.1
2009	482	31.4	15.4	42.7
2010	502	30.0	16.7	51.4
2011	491	32.7	14.9	49.3
2012	487	31.5	15.4	52.6
2013	494	33.9	14.5	54.7
2014	468	30.7	15.2	53
2015	442	30.0	14.7	55.9
2016	424	30.0	14.1	56.6
2017	400	30.4	13.1	55
2018	394	29.3	13.4	52.5
2019	412	29.3	14.0	48.8
2020	385	27.3	14.0	44.2
2021	326	30.2	10.7	37.4
2022	336	28.6	11.7	44
2023	323	28.3	11.4	56.3
2024	344	26.3	13.0	99.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Black Mountain Primary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	706	34.0	20.7	21.8
1989	727	35.0	20.7	34.7
1990	765	34.0	22.5	31.9
1991	799	45.0	17.7	30.5
1992	856	45.0	19.0	18.1
1993	901	47.0	19.2	24.8
1994	899	48.0	18.7	29.3
1995	572	36.0	15.9	47
1996	572	36.0	15.9	47
1997	553	35.0	15.8	26.6
1998	514	36.0	14.3	31.1
1999	535	36.0	14.9	33.8
2000	531	36.0	14.8	35
2001	505	36.0	14.0	34.3
2002	425	36.0	11.8	39.3
2003	425	36.0	11.8	39.3
2004	433	36.0	12.0	39.3
2005	436	36.0	12.1	40.1
2006	454	36.0	12.6	43
2007	500	n/a	n/a	52.1
2008	474	32.2	14.7	50.1
2009	482	31.4	15.4	42.7
2010	502	30.0	16.7	51.4
2011	491	32.7	14.9	49.3
2012	487	31.5	15.4	52.6
2013	494	33.9	14.5	54.7
2014	468	30.7	15.2	53
2015	442	30.0	14.7	55.9
2016	424	30.0	14.1	56.6
2017	400	30.4	13.1	55
2018	394	29.3	13.4	52.5
2019	412	29.3	14.0	48.8
2020	385	27.3	14.0	44.2
2021	326	30.2	10.7	37.4
2022	336	28.6	11.7	44
2023	323	28.3	11.4	56.3
2024	344	26.3	13.0	99.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Black Mountain Primary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,257 (10.7%)	$10,444 (89.2%)	$11,702

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Black Mountain Primary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Black Mountain Primary)	62.3	60	2.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Buncombe County Schools)	63.4	58.7	4.7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)	64.3	61.1	3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Black Mountain Primary)	62.3	52	10.3%
3rd Grade Reading (Buncombe County Schools)	55.7	49.3	6.4%
3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)	56.8	48	8.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	412	323	21.6%
African American	18	15	16.7%
American Indian	2	1	50%
Asian	3	1	66.7%
Hispanic	34	28	17.6%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	343	274	20.1%
Two or More Races	12	4	66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	48.8%	56.3%	7.6%

Schools Near Black Mountain Primary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				EOG Mathematics (2024)						EOG Reading (2024)						EOG Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	EOG Mathematics 3rd Grade	EOG Mathematics 4th Grade	EOG Mathematics 5th Grade	EOG Mathematics 6th Grade	EOG Mathematics 7th Grade	EOG Mathematics 8th Grade	EOG Reading 3rd Grade	EOG Reading 4th Grade	EOG Reading 5th Grade	EOG Reading 6th Grade	EOG Reading 7th Grade	EOG Reading 8th Grade	EOG Science 5th Grade	EOG Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Black Mountain Primary	Public	PK, KG-3	301 East State Street	Black Mountain	28711	Buncombe County	Buncombe County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(828) 669-2645	344	26	13.0	99.1%	278 (80.8%)	17 (4.9%)	32 (9.3%)	3 (0.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.8%)								(n/a)	57.1						47.6								$11,702	$1,257	$10,444
Black Mountain Elementary	Public	4-5	100 Flat Creek Road	Black Mountain	28711	Buncombe County	Buncombe County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(828) 669-5217	150	12	12.6	98.0%	127 (84.7%)	6 (4.0%)	14 (9.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.0%)	57.6	622^nd of 1505 public elementary schools	58.7%		66.8	471^st of 1502 public elementary schools	68.6%	151		64.8	47.9					67.6	48.6				65.8		$10,935	$1,199	$9,736
Williams Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	161 Bee Tree Road	Swannanoa	28778	Buncombe County	Buncombe County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(828) 686-3856	465	34	13.5	99.4%	261 (56.1%)	31 (6.7%)	132 (28.4%)	6 (1.3%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	32 (6.9%)	23.9	1210^th of 1505 public elementary schools	19.6%		15	1333^rd of 1502 public elementary schools	11.3%	123	64.1	34.5	30.0				51.6	35.6	28.8				43.8		$10,816	$1,108	$9,708
ArtSpace Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	2030 US Hwy 70	Swannanoa	28778	Buncombe County	ArtSpace Charter	Yes	No	No	Yes	(828) 298-2787	410	30	13.6		330 (80.5%)	6 (1.5%)	40 (9.8%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (7.8%)	61.2	560^th of 1505 public elementary schools	62.8%		67.6	453^rd of 1502 public elementary schools	69.8%	107	58.5	62.5	60.0	50.0	50.0	37.5	68.3	62.5	52.0	58.3	40.8	52.1	62.0	72.9
Old Fort Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	128 Mauney Avenue	Old Fort	28762	McDowell County	McDowell County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(828) 668-7646	319	22	14.5	99.1%	273 (85.6%)	11 (3.4%)	16 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (5.3%)	69.1	426^th of 1505 public elementary schools	71.7%		73.4	354^th of 1502 public elementary schools	76.4%	72	81.6	66.7	64.3				55.1	62.5	47.6				69.0		$11,403	$1,803	$9,600
Fairview Elementary	Public	K-5	1355 Charlotte Hwy	Fairview	28730	Buncombe County	Buncombe County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(828) 628-2732	627	42	14.9	99.5%	546 (87.1%)	11 (1.8%)	41 (6.5%)	5 (0.8%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (3.5%)	82.2	213^th of 1505 public elementary schools	85.8%		86.6	148^th of 1502 public elementary schools	90.1%	65	72.1	77.5	71.4				59.5	72.1	62.5				83.9		$10,427	$1,254	$9,173
Bell Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	90 Maple Springs Road	Asheville	28805	Buncombe County	Buncombe County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(828) 298-3789	204	18	11.1	98.5%	141 (69.1%)	14 (6.9%)	20 (9.8%)	4 (2.0%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (11.3%)	55.1	660^th of 1505 public elementary schools	56.1%		64	515^th of 1502 public elementary schools	65.7%	145	66.7	64.1	53.6				42.4	64.1	50.0				53.6		$10,953	$1,366	$9,587
Evergreen Community Charter	Public, Charter	K-8	50 Bell Road	Asheville	28805	Buncombe County	Evergreen Community Charter	Yes	No	No	Yes	(828) 298-2173	437	28	15.3		377 (86.3%)	2 (0.5%)	28 (6.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	28 (6.4%)	66.5	461^st of 1505 public elementary schools	69.4%		67.9	446^th of 1502 public elementary schools	70.3%	15	46.8	64.6	64.7	64.7	65.3	55.1	72.3	64.6	72.5	60.8	81.6	87.8	52.9
Haw Creek Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	10 Bethesda Road	Asheville	28805	Buncombe County	Buncombe County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(828) 298-4022	394	31	12.6	99.2%	256 (65.0%)	57 (14.5%)	21 (5.3%)	3 (0.8%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	55 (14.0%)	61.2	559^th of 1505 public elementary schools	62.9%		58.1	617^th of 1502 public elementary schools	58.9%	58	63.3	45.3	60.3				53.1	62.5	62.1				72.4		$10,330	$1,007	$9,324
Oakley Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	753 Fairview Road	Asheville	28803	Buncombe County	Buncombe County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(828) 274-7515	444	32	13.7	99.3%	210 (47.3%)	97 (21.8%)	98 (22.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (8.6%)	14.5	1369^th of 1505 public elementary schools	9.0%		17.4	1298^th of 1502 public elementary schools	13.6%	71	33.8	30.4	41.0				35.1	27.8	34.4				45.9		$11,073	$1,338	$9,735

Frequently Asked Questions about Black Mountain Primary

How many students attend Black Mountain Primary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 344 students attended Black Mountain Primary.

What district is Black Mountain Primary in?

Buncombe County Schools

What is the racial makeup of Black Mountain Primary?

Students at Black Mountain Primary are 81% White, 9% Hispanic, 5% African American, 4% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Black Mountain Primary attend?

Students who attend Black Mountain Primary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Owen Middle
High : Middle College
High : Nesbitt Discovery Academy
High : Owen High

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