Swain County East Elementary

www.swain.k12.nc.us/east

338 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Swain County East Elementary, located in the scenic mountain town of Bryson City, North Carolina, serves as a cornerstone of the local community. Part of the Swain County School District, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the elementary grade levels. By focusing on academic development alongside social-emotional growth, the faculty and staff aim to equip young learners with the foundational skills necessary for future success within and beyond the classroom.

The school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and academic excellence, leveraging its location in the heart of the Smoky Mountains to provide a unique educational experience. Through a variety of programs and a commitment to personalized instruction, Swain County East Elementary strives to create a safe, inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential. Prospective families and community members can find comprehensive information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and district resources on their official website.

338

Total Students

20.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Swain County East Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	160
Hispanic	29
Asian	3
Two or More	58
American Indian	88

White
160 (47.3%)
American Indian
88 (26.0%)
Two or More
58 (17.2%)
Hispanic
29 (8.6%)
Asian
3 (0.9%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Swain County Schools
Phone:	(828)488-0939
Website:	http://www.swain.k12.nc.us/east
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	338
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	335
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 58

Grade 1 61

Grade 2 59

Grade 3 56

Grade 4 49

Grade 5 55