Glen Arden Elementary

Summary:

Glen Arden Elementary is a public elementary school in Arden, North Carolina, serving students from pre-kindergarten to 4th grade as part of the Buncombe County Schools district. This high-performing school consistently ranks among the top 20% of elementary schools in the state, with exceptional academic achievement, particularly in mathematics.

Glen Arden Elementary's students excel on state standardized tests, with 88.1% of 3rd-graders proficient or better in mathematics, compared to just 60.9% for Buncombe County and 62.7% for North Carolina. The school's female and Hispanic students perform exceptionally well, ranking in the top 10-20% of elementary schools statewide. However, the school may need to provide additional support for low-income and gifted students to ensure equitable outcomes for all learners.

Compared to nearby schools like Glenn C Marlow Elementary and Fairview Elementary, Glen Arden Elementary stands out for its consistently high academic performance and more homogeneous student population, with a higher percentage of White students than the surrounding Henderson County and Buncombe County schools.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 50 Pinehurst Circle
       Arden, NC  28704


(828) 654-1800

District: Buncombe County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
164th of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,263 Help


Students who attend Glen Arden Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Cane Creek Middle
    Koontz Intermediate
High:    Middle College
    Nesbitt Discovery Academy
    Roberson High

Student/teacher ratio:  13.0 Help
Number of students:  471

Racial breakdown:

White:
70.7%
Hispanic:
13.2%
Two or more races:
7.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Glen Arden Elementary ranks better than 89.1% of elementary schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 2nd among 21 ranked elementary schools in the Buncombe County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 86.16. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (70.7%), Hispanic (13.2%), two or more races (7.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Glen Arden Elementary is 13, which is the 10th best among 21 elementary schools in the Buncombe County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Glen Arden Elementary is $10,263. 21 elementary schools in the Buncombe County Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Glen Arden Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Glen Arden Elementary 164th of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Glen Arden Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Buncombe County Schools:

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


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Rank History for Glen Arden Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Glen Arden Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 90.94 38th 1276 97.0%
2007 85.42 91st 1293 93.0%
2008 89.14 73rd 1324 94.5%
2009 79.75 212th 1354 84.3%
2010 79.65 204th 1363 85.0%
2011 69.90 405th 1381 70.7%
2012 83.85 124th 1388 91.1%
2013 92.43 79th 1403 94.4%
2014 89.44 109th 1390 92.2%
2015 85.63 151st 1440 89.5%
2016 80.70 214th 1425 85.0%
2017 75.78 311th 1429 78.2%
2018 84.67 159th 1434 88.9%
2019 87.72 125th 1473 91.5%
2021 77.10 284th 1489 80.9%
2022 77.74 278th 1514 81.6%
2023 80.29 232nd 1502 84.6%
2024 86.16 164th 1505 89.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Glen Arden Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 82.45 64th 801 92.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Glen Arden Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.53 215th 1332 83.9%
2019 81.76 138th 1361 89.9%
2021 64.63 346th 1329 74.0%
2022 59.46 461st 1366 66.3%
2023 69.55 325th 1437 77.4%
2024 76.80 206th 1450 85.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Glen Arden Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.58 177th 1405 87.4%
2019 89.80 76th 1424 94.7%
2021 70.04 365th 1440 74.7%
2022 70.96 356th 1458 75.6%
2023 78.38 239th 1459 83.6%
2024 87.82 120th 1455 91.8%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Glen Arden Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 43.05 529th 612 13.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Glen Arden Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.81 158th 1413 88.8%
2019 81.90 191st 1430 86.6%
2021 80.84 222nd 1444 84.6%
2022 81.90 203rd 1464 86.1%
2023 79.74 231st 1461 84.2%
2024 79.30 246th 1464 83.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Glen Arden Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 63.76 217th 843 74.3%
2022 63.16 242nd 893 72.9%
2024 83.80 89th 951 90.6%
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Rank History for White students at Glen Arden Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.37 261st 1178 77.8%
2019 74.37 254th 1183 78.5%
2021 64.60 386th 1172 67.1%
2022 70.51 316th 1194 73.5%
2023 70.34 315th 1183 73.4%
2024 74.91 262nd 1166 77.5%
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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Glen Arden Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 607 15 8 0 0 n/a n/a 1 631
1989 602 8 8 0 0 n/a n/a 0 618
1990 630 9 9 3 0 n/a n/a 0 651
1991 666 15 11 2 1 n/a n/a 0 695
1992 693 18 11 2 1 n/a n/a 0 725
1993 723 13 15 4 4 n/a n/a 0 759
1994 720 15 19 2 1 n/a n/a 0 757
1995 787 30 17 2 2 n/a n/a 0 838
1996 787 30 17 2 2 n/a n/a 0 838
1997 678 24 11 2 2 n/a n/a 0 717
1998 671 36 11 2 2 n/a n/a 0 722
1999 663 33 6 3 2 n/a n/a 0 707
2000 649 39 10 6 2 n/a n/a 0 706
2001 611 47 9 7 2 n/a n/a 0 676
2002 595 39 10 7 3 n/a n/a 0 654
2003 595 39 10 7 3 n/a n/a 0 654
2004 585 35 13 11 2 n/a n/a 0 646
2005 594 48 8 9 2 n/a n/a 0 661
2006 569 38 14 10 1 n/a n/a 0 632
2007 635 24 18 11 2 n/a n/a 30 720
2008 627 26 20 11 2 n/a n/a 28 714
2009 618 66 15 10 0 n/a n/a 0 709
2010 586 55 15 12 0 n/a n/a 0 668
2011 537 20 14 18 0 3 29 0 621
2012 397 8 9 35 0 2 23 0 474
2013 395 11 14 33 4 0 29 0 486
2014 388 19 13 41 6 0 29 0 496
2015 376 17 13 38 4 1 26 0 475
2016 356 31 15 51 2 3 31 0 489
2017 396 26 20 53 2 2 41 0 540
2018 428 31 14 58 1 4 38 0 574
2019 414 30 18 56 0 3 36 0 557
2020 418 28 15 58 0 0 31 0 550
2021 388 36 7 59 0 1 15 0 506
2022 361 32 7 62 0 3 29 0 494
2023 373 31 5 56 0 5 31 0 501
2024 333 29 4 62 0 7 36 0 471

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 Glen Arden Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 631 26.0 24.2 5.4
1989 618 30.0 20.6 6
1990 651 30.0 21.7 8.6
1991 695 39.0 17.8 8.1
1992 725 39.0 18.5 4.4
1993 759 38.0 20.0 5.8
1994 757 38.0 19.9 4.5
1995 838 41.0 20.4 5.6
1996 838 41.0 20.4 5.6
1997 717 37.0 19.4 6.7
1998 722 38.0 19.0 4.8
1999 707 38.0 18.6 7.5
2000 706 44.0 16.0 7.4
2001 676 44.0 15.4 8.4
2002 654 44.0 14.9 13
2003 654 44.0 14.9 13
2004 646 44.0 14.7 13.9
2005 661 44.0 15.0 18.8
2006 632 44.0 14.4 21.4
2007 720 n/a n/a 23.9
2008 714 43.1 16.6 27
2009 709 43.2 16.4 29.1
2010 668 41.6 16.0 31.4
2011 621 40.8 15.2 32.5
2012 474 32.5 14.5 35.7
2013 486 34.1 14.2 36.6
2014 496 32.4 15.2 34.5
2015 475 32.0 14.8 32.2
2016 489 34.0 14.3 35.4
2017 540 32.8 16.4 34.3
2018 574 36.0 15.9 29.4
2019 557 35.9 15.5 33
2020 550 37.8 14.5 30.5
2021 506 38.5 13.1 28.3
2022 494 36.0 13.7 28.1
2023 501 36.2 13.8 34.1
2024 471 36.1 13.0 99.4

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 Glen Arden Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 631 26.0 24.2 5.4
1989 618 30.0 20.6 6
1990 651 30.0 21.7 8.6
1991 695 39.0 17.8 8.1
1992 725 39.0 18.5 4.4
1993 759 38.0 20.0 5.8
1994 757 38.0 19.9 4.5
1995 838 41.0 20.4 5.6
1996 838 41.0 20.4 5.6
1997 717 37.0 19.4 6.7
1998 722 38.0 19.0 4.8
1999 707 38.0 18.6 7.5
2000 706 44.0 16.0 7.4
2001 676 44.0 15.4 8.4
2002 654 44.0 14.9 13
2003 654 44.0 14.9 13
2004 646 44.0 14.7 13.9
2005 661 44.0 15.0 18.8
2006 632 44.0 14.4 21.4
2007 720 n/a n/a 23.9
2008 714 43.1 16.6 27
2009 709 43.2 16.4 29.1
2010 668 41.6 16.0 31.4
2011 621 40.8 15.2 32.5
2012 474 32.5 14.5 35.7
2013 486 34.1 14.2 36.6
2014 496 32.4 15.2 34.5
2015 475 32.0 14.8 32.2
2016 489 34.0 14.3 35.4
2017 540 32.8 16.4 34.3
2018 574 36.0 15.9 29.4
2019 557 35.9 15.5 33
2020 550 37.8 14.5 30.5
2021 506 38.5 13.1 28.3
2022 494 36.0 13.7 28.1
2023 501 36.2 13.8 34.1
2024 471 36.1 13.0 99.4

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Glen Arden Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $832 (8.1%) $9,431 (91.9%) $10,262

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Glen Arden Elementary

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.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 125th of 1473 Elementary schoolsRanks 232nd of 1502 Elementary schools
 7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Glen Arden Elementary)84.880.4
 4.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Buncombe County Schools)63.458.7
 4.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)64.361.1
 3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Glen Arden Elementary)68.764.1
 4.6%
   3rd Grade Reading (Buncombe County Schools)55.749.3
 6.4%
   3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)56.848
 8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Glen Arden Elementary)80.267
 13.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Buncombe County Schools)59.658
 1.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
4th Grade Reading (Glen Arden Elementary)80.265
 15.2%
   4th Grade Reading (Buncombe County Schools)60.257.2
 3%
   4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students557501
 10.1%
African American3031
 3.3%
American Indian00
Asian185
 72.2%
Hispanic5656
Pacific Islander35
 66.7%
White414373
 9.9%
Two or More Races3631
 13.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients33%34.1%
 1.1%


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Students who attend Glen Arden Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Cane Creek Middle
Middle : Koontz Intermediate
High : Middle College
High : Nesbitt Discovery Academy
High : Roberson High

Glen Arden Elementary ranks 164th of 1505 North Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Glen Arden Elementary are 71% White, 13% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 6% African American, 1% Pacific Islander.

In the 2023-24 school year, 471 students attended Glen Arden Elementary.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction.

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