Swift Creek Elementary School

2420 Swift Creek School Road
Whitakers, NC 27891
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 211 students in grades 3-5, Swift Creek 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 27% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 211 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • : Bottom 50% in NC
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Swift Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

School Overview

Swift Creek Elementary School's student population of 211 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 36% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
211 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
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School Rankings

Swift Creek Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Swift Creek Elementary School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NC)
#1714 out of 2568 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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27%
42%
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40%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
3%
1%
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Asian
n/a
4%
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Hispanic
7%
20%
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Black
38%
25%
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White
49%
45%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.61
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Swift Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Swift Creek Elementary School is ranked #1714 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Swift Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Swift Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Benvenue Elementary School, Cedar Grove Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Swift Creek Elementary School?
211 students attend Swift Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Swift Creek Elementary School students are White, 38% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Swift Creek Elementary School?
Swift Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Swift Creek Elementary School offer ?
Swift Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Swift Creek Elementary School part of?
Swift Creek Elementary School is part of Nash County Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 211 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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