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Enka Middle

PublicGrades 7–8
Candler, North Carolina · Buncombe County Schools
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students617
Student:Teacher15.0:1
Free/Reduced Lunch100%
Title INo
Enka
OverviewEnrollmentPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

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

State avg: 500
617
Total Enrollment
State avg: 78%
100%+21.4pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
15.0:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
7–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level

Overview

Enka Middle is a public middle serving grades 7–8 in Candler, North Carolina. The school enrolls 617 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—
LevelMiddle
Grade Span7–8
DistrictBuncombe County Schools
County37021
CityCandler
ZIP28715
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID370045000161

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment617

Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.

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)