Enrollment
110
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 370444002186
Cherokee Extension School — Bryson City, NC
Federal NCES profile for Cherokee Extension School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 25/100.
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 21
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Swain County Schools · North Carolina
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Cherokee Extension School reports 110 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 31.8% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Swain County Schools spends $15,228 per pupil district-wide, above the North Carolina average of $13,042 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 7.7% from local sources (property taxes), 63.1% from the state, and 29.2% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (F), calculated from 2 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Cherokee Extension School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against North Carolina state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment | 110 | top 5% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Engagement
31.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,228
per pupil, district-wide
— above North Carolina avg of $13,042
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
Enrollment 110 Top 5% in North Carolina — larger than 95% of 2,703 state schools
Teachers (FTE) —
Students per teacher —
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 370444002186
Student demographics
White 68.2%
Hispanic or Latino 14.5%
Two or More 8.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.5%
African American 2.7%
Asian 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
Largest group: White at 68.2% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 31.8%
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Swain County Schools, which includes Cherokee Extension School.
$15,228
Per student
+17%
vs North Carolina
Avg $13,042
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 7.7%
State 63.1%
Federal 29.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 536
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Enrollment
- 453
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Enrollment
- 403
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Enrollment
- 338
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
Educator & family resources
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Understanding NCES data
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Cherokee Extension School
How many students attend Cherokee Extension School?
Cherokee Extension School has 110 students enrolled. It is a other school in Bryson City, NC.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cherokee Extension School?
The largest demographic group at Cherokee Extension School is White at 68.2%. The school serves a diverse student body in Bryson City, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cherokee Extension School?
Cherokee Extension School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (F) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.