Erwin Middle in Asheville, NC | US School Ratings

At a glance

Reported students

545

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

39.58

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

13.8:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

07–08

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

North Carolina middle enrollment

43rd percentile

Compared with 476 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

490

Erwin Middle: 545 reported students.

State peer staffing position

18th percentile

13.8:1 reported; state peer median 16.2:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 615
Teachers (FTE): 34.3
Student–teacher ratio: 17.9:1

What the reported data says about Erwin Middle

Erwin Middle is a public middle school serving grades 07–08 in Asheville. It is one of 45 current school records connected to Buncombe County Schools. NCES reports 545 students for 2024–25.

Among 476 middle schools in North Carolina with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 591 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 43rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.8:1, below the North Carolina median of 16.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (50.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (35.6%). English learners represent 13.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Erwin Middle

1How do the reported 13.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 39.58 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 13.3%
Students with disabilities: 11.7%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 99.4%
Lunch program: Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 3
Nurses (FTE): 0.5
Psychologists (FTE): 0.3
Social workers (FTE): 1

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White50.8%
Hispanic35.6%
Black7.3%
Asian0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.5%
Multiracial4.2%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

Gifted and talented

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Eblen Intermediate

Middle · Grades 05–06

566 reported students

North Buncombe Middle

Middle · Grades 07–08

516 reported students

Enka Intermediate

Middle · Grades 05–06

585 reported students

Enka Middle

Middle · Grades 07–08

588 reported students

Cane Creek Middle

Middle · Grades 06–08

499 reported students

Reynolds Middle

Middle · Grades 06–08

490 reported students

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Public schools near Erwin Middle

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Eblen Intermediate Middle · Buncombe County Schools	05–06	566	0.6 mi
Asheville Middle Middle · Asheville City Schools	06–08	670	4.5 mi
Enka Middle Middle · Buncombe County Schools	07–08	588	4.9 mi
Enka Intermediate Middle · Buncombe County Schools	05–06	585	5.1 mi
North Buncombe Middle Middle · Buncombe County Schools	07–08	516	7.9 mi
North Windy Ridge Intermediate Middle · Buncombe County Schools	05–06	487	8.7 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Erwin Middle

What grades does Erwin Middle serve?

Erwin Middle reports grades 07–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Buncombe County Schools.

How many students attend Erwin Middle?

Erwin Middle reported 545 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 43rd percentile among 476 North Carolina middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 615 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Erwin Middle?

The calculated ratio is 13.8:1, based on 545 students and 39.58 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The North Carolina median for the same school level is 16.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Erwin Middle a public, charter, or magnet school?

Erwin Middle is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Buncombe County Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Erwin Middle students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

99.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Erwin Middle in?

Erwin Middle is part of Buncombe County Schools, based in Asheville, NC, which operates 45 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Erwin Middle?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Eblen Intermediate (0.6 mi), Asheville Middle (4.5 mi), Enka Middle (4.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.