What grades does Sand Hill-Venable Elem serve?

Sand Hill-Venable Elem is a Primary school serving students in Asheville, NC. The school is part of the local school district.

Where is Sand Hill-Venable Elem located?

Sand Hill-Venable Elem is located at Asheville, NC in a urban area.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Sand Hill-Venable Elem?

Sand Hill-Venable Elem has a student-teacher ratio of 13.8:1.

What schools are in Asheville, NC?

Asheville, NC is served by the local school district. Sand Hill-Venable Elem is one of the Primary schools in the area.

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Sand Hill-Venable Elem — School Calendar 2026-27

Primary|Asheville, North Carolina|Buncombe County Schools

Asheville, NC 28806

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Upcoming Events

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

PK–4

Enrollment

539

Student:Teacher

13.8:1

Locale

Urban

District

Buncombe County Schools

Econ. Disadvantaged

99.4%

Phone

(828)670-5028

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

43%

43th percentile in NC

Math Proficiency

38%

45th percentile in NC

Chronic Absenteeism

4.4%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

14 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1

Worse than average in NC

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

539

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

100% fully certified

Counselors

1.5

Psychologists

0.30000001

Social Workers

Nurses

0.30000001

School Resource Officers

0.30000001

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)

590

Current enrollment

Stable(+5% 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. Sand Hill-Venable Elem 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	—