Serving 193 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Francine Delany New School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (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 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 193 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Francine Delany New School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Francine Delany New School's student population of 193 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
193 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Year Founded
1996
Colors
Navy and Gold
School Calendar
School Motto
'A diverse K-8 community committed to social justice'
School Rankings
Francine Delany New School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Francine Delany New School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#981 out of 2617 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)50-54%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
9%
22%
Black
21%
24%
White
56%
42%
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.9%
28.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Francine Delany New School's ranking?
Francine Delany New School is ranked #981 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Francine Delany New School often compared to?
Francine Delany New Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lucy S. Herring Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Francine Delany New School?
193 students attend Francine Delany New School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Francine Delany New School students are White, 21% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Francine Delany New School?
Francine Delany New School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Francine Delany New School offer ?
Francine Delany New School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Francine Delany New School part of?
Francine Delany New School is part of Francine Delany New School District.
In what neighborhood is Francine Delany New School located?
Francine Delany New School is located in the West Asheville Estates neighborhood of Asheville, NC.
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