A
Very Good
89/100

Jonathan Valley Elementary

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 410 Hall Drive, Waynesville, NC 28785
Overall
A
89/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B+
0.2 grade levels above the U.S. average · 71st percentile in North Carolina
Growth
A
Students gain 1.10 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 80th percentile
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against North Carolina schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

89
Repit Score
out of 100
345
Students
enrolled
14.4:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$14K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%71/1000.2 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%80/100Students gain 1.10 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.12 in 2009–19; 77th percentile in North Carolina (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%81/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 99% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with North Carolina schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +30 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in North Carolina. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency47% (+1 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency52% (+10 pts vs. state avg 42%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the North Carolina state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White47%52%reading -11 pts, math -6 pts39th percentile (list)
Low-income27%37%reading -1 pts, math +12 pts65th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 410 Hall Drive
City Waynesville
ZIP Code 28785
District 3702040
NCES School ID 370204002159
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 28785

Understanding the community around Jonathan Valley Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $59,700
Per Capita Income $34,724
Poverty Rate 8.1%
Households Earning $100K+ 31.3%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 31.8%
High School or Higher 89.7%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $263,800
Median Rent $1,009
Owner-Occupied 82.2%
Renter-Occupied 17.8%
View full data for ZIP 28785 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Jonathan Valley Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 50.1%
Female 49.9%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 89.0%
Hispanic/Latino 6.7%
Two or More Races 2.9%
Black 0.3%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 345
Teachers (FTE) 24.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 14.4:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Jonathan Valley Elementary?
Jonathan Valley Elementary has a Repit School Score of 89 out of 100, earning a grade of A. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Jonathan Valley Elementary?
Jonathan Valley Elementary has 345 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.4:1.
What grades does Jonathan Valley Elementary serve?
Jonathan Valley Elementary serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Jonathan Valley Elementary receive per student?
Jonathan Valley Elementary receives $13,613 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Jonathan Valley Elementary in 28785 ▼
Avg Home Value
$395,635
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,116
1-Year Change
-0.5%
% Renters
17.8%

About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026