North CarolinaSchoolsSwain County West Elementary

Swain County West Elementary

PublicGrades 05
Bryson City, North Carolina · Swain County Schools
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students419
Student:Teacher14.4:1
Free/Reduced Lunch99%
Title INo

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 500
419
Total Enrollment
State avg: 78%
99%+21.2pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
14.4:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–5
Grade Span
Elementary
Level

Overview

Swain County West Elementary is a public elementary serving grades 0–5 in Bryson City, North Carolina. The school enrolls 419 students. It is part of the Swain County Schools district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against North Carolina state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
99% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type
LevelElementary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictSwain County Schools
County37173
CityBryson City
ZIP28713
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID370444002316

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment419

Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %99%
State Avg78%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)