- Enrollment
- 536
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bryson City, NC
Cherokee Extension School
Federal NCES profile for Cherokee Extension School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370444002186
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cherokee Extension School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also one of the smallest schools in North Carolina.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Bryson City · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 110
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Cherokee Extension School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Bryson City, NC.
School address
District: Swain County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370444002186 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Cherokee Extension School shrank from 123 students in 2022-23 to 102 in 2023-24 (-17.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 1.0 → 0.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-21 students YoY 370444002186 · Bryson City, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
110 enr · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Swain County High School (536 students)
Cherokee Extension School shrank from 123 students in 2022-23 to 102 in 2023-24 (-17.1%). Teacher FTE lost 1.0 → 0.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Cherokee Extension School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Swain County H
Swain County High School
536 students
- Swain County M
Swain County Middle School
453 students
- Swain County W
Swain County West Elementary
403 students
- Swain County E
Swain County East Elementary
338 students
- This school 110
Cherokee Extension School
110 students
What this shows Cherokee Extension School reports 110 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cherokee Extension School compares
Cherokee Extension School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment | 110 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
110
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Engagement
31.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,518
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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.
Student-body diversity index 50.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.4, Cherokee Extension School is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
District finance for Swain County Schools reports $14,518 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cherokee Extension School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swain County High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Swain County Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Swain County West Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Swain County East Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Cherokee Extension School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 453
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 403
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 338
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Frequently asked questions about Cherokee Extension School
How many students attend Cherokee Extension School?
Cherokee Extension School has 110 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bryson City, NC. CCD year-over-year: 123 (2022-23) → 102 (2023-24), down 21.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cherokee Extension School?
The largest demographic group at Cherokee Extension School is White at 68.2% of enrollment, in Bryson City, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cherokee Extension School?
Cherokee Extension School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Cherokee Extension School rank among public schools in Bryson City?
By Resource Investment Index, Cherokee Extension School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Bryson City, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Bryson City on the city page.
What other schools are in Swain County Schools?
Besides Cherokee Extension School, Swain County Schools also operates Swain County High School (536 students), Swain County Middle School (453 students), and Swain County West Elementary (403 students). See the Swain County Schools district page for the complete list.