Serving 338 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Swain County East Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 338 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Swain County East Elementary serves the northern part of Bryson City, NC, covering an extensive attendance area of approximately 346.3 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 20 to 30 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 33 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Swain County East Elementary School's student population of 338 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
338 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Swain County East Elementary School 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 Swain County East Elementary School is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1651 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)40-44%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
26%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
9%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
47%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
17%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35.5%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
6%
3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Swain County East Elementary School's ranking?
Swain County East Elementary School is ranked #1651 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Swain County East Elementary School often compared to?
Swain County East Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Swain County West Elementary School, Mountain Discovery by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Swain County East Elementary School?
338 students attend Swain County East Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Swain County East Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are American Indian, 17% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Swain County East Elementary School?
Swain County East Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Swain County East Elementary School offer ?
Swain County East Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Swain County East Elementary School part of?
Swain County East Elementary School is part of Swain County Schools.
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