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Ira B Jones Elementary School vs. Haw Creek Elementary School

Should you attend Ira B Jones Elementary School or Haw Creek Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Ira B Jones Elementary School
544 Kimberly Avenue
Asheville, NC 28804
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Haw Creek Elementary School
10 Bethesda Road
Asheville, NC 28805
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Overview
Serving 377 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ira B Jones Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Serving 394 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Haw Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
377 students
394 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Ira B Jones Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Haw Creek Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Ira B Jones Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Haw Creek Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
31 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Ira B Jones Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Haw Creek Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Ira B Jones Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Asheville City Schools and the state of North Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Haw Creek Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Buncombe County Schools and the state of North Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1227 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 50%)
#623 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Ira B Jones Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Haw Creek Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
45-49%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
60-64%
(Top 30% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ira B Jones Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Asheville City Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Haw Creek Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Buncombe County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
50-54%
(Top 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
60-64%
(Top 30% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ira B Jones Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Asheville City Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Haw Creek Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Buncombe County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
50-59%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
70-79%
(Top 30% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ira B Jones Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Asheville City Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Haw Creek Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Buncombe County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Ira B Jones Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Haw Creek Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
29
11
Kindergarten Students
63
58
Grade 1 Students
52
70
Grade 2 Students
67
73
Grade 3 Students
61
53
Grade 4 Students
56
73
Grade 5 Students
49
56

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Ira B Jones Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Asheville City Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2001-02 school year.
n/a
% Asian
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Ira B Jones Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Asheville City Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Haw Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Buncombe County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
6%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Ira B Jones Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Asheville City Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Haw Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Buncombe County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
23%
15%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Ira B Jones Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Asheville City Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Haw Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Buncombe County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
59%
65%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Ira B Jones Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Asheville City Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Haw Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Buncombe County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
3%
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
14%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Ira B Jones Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Asheville City Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Haw Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Buncombe County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.60
0.54
This chart showcases the diversity score of Ira B Jones Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Asheville City Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Haw Creek Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Buncombe County Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
99%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Ira B Jones Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Asheville City Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Haw Creek Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Buncombe County Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Ira B Jones Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Asheville City Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Haw Creek Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Buncombe County Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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