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Claxton Elementary

241 Merrimon Avenue, Asheville, NC 28801, United States

+1 (828) 350-6500

http://www.ashevillecityschools.net/domain/350

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Claxton Elementary Overview

About This School

Claxton Elementary is a public elementary in Asheville, North Carolina, serving 405 students in grades K-5. The school maintains a 12:1 student-teacher ratio with 31 teachers on staff and an average teacher salary of $40,685. One counselor is available to support the student body. Students at the school are evenly split between male and female populations. The demographic makeup is 71% White, 13% Black, 8% Hispanic, and 7% Two or More Races.

405

Total Students

K-5

12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

31 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts0%

Mathematics0%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

K-5

County

Buncombe County

Students per Counselor

405:1

Claxton Elementary Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

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English Language Arts

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Class Information

12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 14.3:1

State Avg: 15.7:1

405

Students per Counselor

Claxton Elementary Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$40,685

City Avg: $58,744

State Avg: $46,507

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio12:1

Students per Counselor405:1

Claxton Elementary Student Demographics

Student Body

50.37%

Male

49.63%

Female

Total Enrollment: 405 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White70.86%

Hispanic8.4%

Asian0.25%

Black13.09%

Two or More Races7.16%

Native American0%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Claxton Elementary

Q: What is Claxton Elementary?

A: Claxton Elementary is a elementary public located in Asheville.

Q: How many students attend Claxton Elementary?

A: Claxton Elementary has approximately 405 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Claxton Elementary?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Claxton Elementary is 12:1.

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Detailed Information about Claxton Elementary

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: May 2026. See methodology →

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About Claxton Elementary - Asheville, NC

Quick Facts about Claxton Elementary
School Name	Claxton Elementary
School Type	public
Grade Levels	K-5
Location	241 Merrimon Avenue, Asheville, NC 28801, Asheville, NC
County	Buncombe County
Phone	+1 (828) 350-6500
Total Students	405
Student-Teacher Ratio	12:1
Full-Time Teachers	31
Rating	/10
ELA Proficiency	%
Math Proficiency	%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Claxton Elementary

What is Claxton Elementary?

Claxton Elementary is a elementary public located in Asheville.

How many students attend Claxton Elementary?

Claxton Elementary has approximately 405 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Claxton Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Claxton Elementary is 12:1.

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