What grades does Koontz Intermediate serve?

Koontz Intermediate operates as a Middle school within the local district. The school serves families in the Asheville area.

Where is Koontz Intermediate located?

Koontz Intermediate is a urban school in Asheville, NC.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Koontz Intermediate?

The student-teacher ratio at Koontz Intermediate is 15.8:1. Lower ratios generally indicate smaller class sizes.

What schools are in Asheville, NC?

Schools in Asheville include Koontz Intermediate and others operated by the local district. The district serves families throughout the Asheville area.

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Koontz Intermediate — School Calendar 2026-27

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Oct

Mon

NO SCHOOL! Optional Teacher WorkdayStaff DayDistrict-wide

Oct

Mon

Fall Break - No SchoolBreakDistrict-wide

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Oct

Tue

NO SCHOOL! Optional Teacher WorkdayStaff DayDistrict-wide

Oct

Tue

Fall Break - No SchoolBreakDistrict-wide

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Oct

Fri

Varsity Football (H) vs TC Roberson ( Teacher Appreciation)Staff DayDistrict-wide

Game time and location. Updates automatically if rescheduled.

Oct

Fri

Early Release Dayhalf_dayDistrict-wide

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School Profile

Grades

5–6

Enrollment

680

Student:Teacher

15.8:1

Locale

Urban

District

Buncombe County Schools

Econ. Disadvantaged

99.6%

Phone

(828)684-1295

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

46%

50th percentile in NC

Math Proficiency

40%

49th percentile in NC

Chronic Absenteeism

5.2%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

115 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 21.6:1

Worse than average in NC

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

655

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

33.5

100% fully certified

Counselors

Psychologists

0.30000001

Social Workers

0.60000002

Nurses

0.30000001

School Resource Officers

0.40000001

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$13,585

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$8,314

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$15,526

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 15%State 51%Local 34%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$415,438

-4.0% 1yr+32.2% 5yr

Asheville, NC metro area

Community Need Level

Moderate

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

21.3%

Below 150% poverty line

3.6%

Unemployment rate

11.3%

Uninsured residents

8.0%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

2,795

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

2,603

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

942 (36%)

Other Health Impairment

437 (17%)

Speech/Language Impairment

366 (14%)

Autism

299 (11%)

Intellectual Disability

204 (8%)

Emotional Disturbance

41 (2%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

725

Current enrollment

Stable(+2% 5yr)

Coming Up

Mon, Oct 5, 2026

NO SCHOOL! Optional Teacher Workday

Staff Day

Mon, Oct 5, 2026

Fall Break - No School

Review the school calendar for complete break dates.

Break

Tue, Oct 6, 2026

NO SCHOOL! Optional Teacher Workday

Staff Day

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in Buncombe County Schools. Koontz Intermediate follows the district calendar.

Date	Event	Type	Level
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day Holiday - No School District-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—
Tue, Sep 22, 2026	Senior Parent College Planning MeetingDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Fri, Sep 25, 2026	Early DismissalDistrict-wide	half_day	—
Mon, Oct 5, 2026	NO SCHOOL! Optional Teacher WorkdayDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Mon, Oct 5, 2026	Fall Break - No SchoolDistrict-wide Review the school calendar for complete break dates.	Break	—
Tue, Oct 6, 2026	NO SCHOOL! Optional Teacher WorkdayDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Tue, Oct 6, 2026	Fall Break - No SchoolDistrict-wide Review the school calendar for complete break dates.	Break	—
Fri, Oct 9, 2026	Varsity Football (H) vs TC Roberson ( Teacher Appreciation)District-wide Game time and location. Updates automatically if rescheduled.	Staff Day	—
Fri, Oct 30, 2026	Early Release DayDistrict-wide	half_day	—
Tue, Nov 3, 2026	Teacher WorkdayDistrict-wide Check the school calendar for any schedule changes on this day.	Staff Day	—
Wed, Nov 11, 2026	Veteran's Day Holiday District-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—
Sat, Nov 21, 2026	Asheville Christmas ParadeDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—
Wed, Nov 25, 2026	Thanksgiving Break - No School District-wide Review the school calendar for the complete break dates.	Break	—
Thu, Nov 26, 2026	Thanksgiving HolidayDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—
Fri, Nov 27, 2026	Thanksgiving Break - No School District-wide Review the school calendar for the complete break dates.	Break	—
Mon, Dec 7, 2026	PTO Holiday Shop in the Jerry Plemmons GymnasiumDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—
Thu, Dec 17, 2026	ACRHS Holiday Choral ConcertDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Optional Teacher Workday (no school for students)District-wide	Staff Day	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Winter Break - No School District-wide Happy Holidays, Rockets!	Break	—
Tue, Dec 22, 2026	Winter Break - HolidayDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Break	—
Wed, Dec 23, 2026	Winter BreakDistrict-wide No School for StudentsOTWD	Break	—
Thu, Dec 24, 2026	Winter BreakDistrict-wide No School for StudentsOTWD	Break	—
Fri, Dec 25, 2026	Winter BreakDistrict-wide No School for StudentsOTWD	Break	—
Mon, Dec 28, 2026	Winter BreakDistrict-wide No School for StudentsOTWD	Break	—
Tue, Dec 29, 2026	Winter BreakDistrict-wide No School for StudentsOTWD	Break	—
Wed, Dec 30, 2026	Winter BreakDistrict-wide No School for StudentsOTWD	Break	—
Thu, Dec 31, 2026	Winter BreakDistrict-wide No School for StudentsOTWD	Break	—
Fri, Jan 1, 2027	Winter BreakDistrict-wide No School for StudentsOTWD	Break	—
Fri, Jan 1, 2027	Holiday - New Year's DayDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—
Mon, Jan 4, 2027	Winter BreakDistrict-wide No School for StudentsOTWD	Break	—
Mon, Jan 4, 2027	Optional Teacher Workday (No school for students)District-wide	Staff Day	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	MLK Holiday (no school for students)District-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—
Tue, Jan 19, 2027	Designated Teacher Workday (no school for students)District-wide	Staff Day	—
Fri, Feb 12, 2027	Early Release DayDistrict-wide	half_day	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	Designated Teacher Workday (no school for students)District-wide	Staff Day	—