How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Mountain Discovery | Swain County West Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Bryson City, NC | Bryson City, NC |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 221 | 403 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 16.2:1 | 15.8:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | - | 99.3% |
| Charter School | Yes | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Mountain Discovery | Swain County West Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,477 | $14,518 |
| District | Mountain Discovery Charter School | Swain County Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Mountain Discovery | Swain County West Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| White | 78.7% | 72.7% |
| African American | 1.8% | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1.4% | 6.5% |
| Asian | 1.4% | 1.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 7.7% | 7.9% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 8.6% | 11.7% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Mountain Discovery | Swain County West Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | - | 408:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 27.6% | 42.7% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 9 |
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.