Enka Intermediate

125 Asheville Commerce Parkway
Candler, NC 28715
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 573 students in grades 5-6, Enka Intermediate ranks in the bottom 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 53% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 5-6
  • Enrollment: 573 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : Bottom 50% in NC
  • : 53% (Top 50%)
  • : 44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 58% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

School Overview

Enka Intermediate's student population of 573 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students
573 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Enka Intermediate ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Enka Intermediate is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NC)
#1352 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Enka Intermediate, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
53%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Enka Intermediate and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
44%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Enka Intermediate and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
58%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Enka Intermediate and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Enka Intermediate and the public school average student teacher ratio of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Enka Intermediate and percentage of American Indian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
22%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Enka Intermediate and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
5%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Enka Intermediate and the percentage of Black public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
66%
44%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Enka Intermediate.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.51
This chart displays the diversity score of Enka Intermediate and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Enka Intermediate and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Enka Intermediate and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Enka Intermediate's ranking?
Enka Intermediate is ranked #1352 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Enka Intermediate often compared to?
Enka Intermediateis often viewed alongside schools like The Franklin School Of Innovation by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Enka Intermediate?
573 students attend Enka Intermediate.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Enka Intermediate students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Enka Intermediate?
Enka Intermediate has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Enka Intermediate offer ?
Enka Intermediate offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is Enka Intermediate part of?
Enka Intermediate is part of Buncombe County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 5-6
  • Enrollment: 573 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 53% (Top 50%)
  • : 44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 58% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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