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Ira B Jones Elementary

Asheville, North Carolina · Grades PreK to 5 · Asheville City Schools

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About Ira B Jones Elementary

Ira B Jones Elementary is a public school in Asheville, North Carolina, serving pre-K through grade 5. Federal data for 2024-25 shows 369 students enrolled. That is about average in size for public and charter elementary schools in Asheville. With about 27.3 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 13.5 students per teacher. Federal data from 2021-22 lists it as a magnet school. The surrounding area is classified as a small city, in Buncombe County. Within 5 miles there are 38 other schools, so families have nearby options to compare. Asheville City Schools runs 8 schools listed here, including this one. See them all.

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School facts

Address	544 Kimberly Avenue, Asheville, NC 28804
Phone	(828) 350-6700
School district	Asheville City Schools
Grades	PreK to 5
Students (2024-25)	369
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	27.3
Students per teacher	13.5
Charter school	No
Magnet school	Yes, based on the most recent federal magnet data (2021-22)
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	City, small, Buncombe County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 370027000076). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

Asheville Catholic SchoolPrivate, Roman Catholic · Grades PreK to 8Asheville · 0.1 mi Hanger Hall SchoolPrivate · Grades 6 to 8Asheville · 1.2 mi Julia Street Montessori SchoolPrivate · Grades PreK to KAsheville · 1.6 mi Claxton ElementaryPublic · Grades K to 5Asheville · 1.6 mi Hawthorn Montessori SchoolPrivate · Grades PreK to KAsheville · 1.6 mi Odyssey Community SchoolPrivate · Grades PreK to 12Asheville · 1.7 mi Reynolds Mountain Christian AcadenyPrivate, Christian (nondenominational) · Grades PreK to 12Asheville · 1.9 mi Woodfin ElementaryPublic · Grades K to 5Asheville · 2 mi

The 8 closest public, charter and private schools by straight-line distance, from NCES location data. Listings here are never paid.

Frequently asked questions

What grades does Ira B Jones Elementary serve?

Ira B Jones Elementary serves pre-K through grade 5.

How many students attend Ira B Jones Elementary?

Ira B Jones Elementary reported 369 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Ira B Jones Elementary?

About 13.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 369 students and 27.3 teachers in federal data.

Is Ira B Jones Elementary a public or charter school?

Ira B Jones Elementary is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Ira B Jones Elementary in?

Ira B Jones Elementary is part of Asheville City Schools. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/nc/asheville-city-schools/

Where is Ira B Jones Elementary located?

Ira B Jones Elementary is at 544 Kimberly Avenue, Asheville, NC 28804. The phone number is (828) 350-6700.

How many other schools are near Ira B Jones Elementary?

There are 38 other schools within 5 miles of Ira B Jones Elementary in our directory.