How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Fairview Elementary | Scotts Creek Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Sylva, NC | Sylva, NC |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 797 | 422 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 16.6:1 | 14.7:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 98.0% | 98.6% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Fairview Elementary | Scotts Creek Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,568 | $13,568 |
| District | Jackson County Public Schools | Jackson County Public Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Fairview Elementary | Scotts Creek Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| White | 69.0% | 68.7% |
| African American | 1.4% | 2.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.1% | 17.8% |
| Asian | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 4.0% | 2.8% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 6.3% | 7.1% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Fairview Elementary | Scotts Creek Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 239:1 | 228:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 26.4% | 28.4% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 26 | 40 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.