North CarolinaSchoolsEnka Intermediate

Enka Intermediate

PublicGrades 56
Candler, North Carolina · Buncombe County Schools
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students577
Student:Teacher14.8:1
Free/Reduced Lunch100%
Title INo

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 497
577
Total Enrollment
State avg: 78%
100%+21.4pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
14.8:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
5–6
Grade Span
Elementary
Level

Overview

Enka Intermediate is a public elementary serving grades 5–6 in Candler, North Carolina. The school enrolls 577 students. It is part of the Buncombe County Schools district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against North Carolina state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
100% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type
LevelElementary
Grade Span5–6
DistrictBuncombe County Schools
County37021
CityCandler
ZIP28715
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID370045003383

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment577
White66.1%
Hispanic / Latino22.2%
Black / African American4.5%
Asian0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
Two or More Races5.8%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
66.1%
Hispanic
22.2%
Black
4.5%
Asian
0.9%
Two+
5.8%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %100%
State Avg78%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)