- Enrollment
- 881
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sylva, NC
Jackson Community School
Federal NCES profile for Jackson Community School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 80/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370234002467
👥 S:T ratio 80
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 90
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jackson Community School earns 80/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of North Carolina schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in North Carolina.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Sylva · Resource Index
- 80
- Resource Index · Higher
- 5:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 92.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Jackson Community School has class sizes smaller than 99% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jackson Community School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Sylva, NC.
School address
District: Jackson County Public Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370234002467 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Jackson Community School shrank from 75 students in 2022-23 to 69 in 2023-24 (-8.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 10.5 → 8.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-6 students YoY 370234002467 · Sylva, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
50 enr · 5:1 · 92.0% lunch · RII 80
Nearest enrollment peer: Smoky Mountain High School (881 students)
Jackson Community School shrank from 75 students in 2022-23 to 69 in 2023-24 (-8.0%). Teacher FTE lost 10.5 → 8.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Jackson Community School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Smoky Mountain
Smoky Mountain High School
881 students
- Fairview Eleme
Fairview Elementary
797 students
- Cullowhee Vall
Cullowhee Valley School
570 students
- Scotts Creek E
Scotts Creek Elementary
422 students
- Smokey Mountai 340
Smokey Mountain Elementary
340 students
- This school 50
Jackson Community School
50 students
What this shows Jackson Community School reports 50 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jackson Community School compares
Jackson Community 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 5:1 | ▼ 68% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 92.0% | ▲ 39% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 50 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
5:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
50
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
92.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% above the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
5:1
students per teacher
- 68% below state mean
Top 1% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$13,568
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 50 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 42.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 92.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 76.0%
Hispanic or Latino 14.0%
Two or More 6.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.0%
Largest group: White at 76.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.8, Jackson Community School is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jackson County Public Schools reports $13,568 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jackson Community School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoky Mountain High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fairview Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cullowhee Valley School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Scotts Creek Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Smokey Mountain Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jackson Community School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 797
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 570
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 422
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 340
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar other schools in Sylva
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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.
Similar enrollment (~50 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jackson Community School
How many students attend Jackson Community School?
Jackson Community School has 50 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Sylva, NC. CCD year-over-year: 75 (2022-23) → 69 (2023-24), down 6.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jackson Community School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jackson Community School is 5:1, which is 68% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 68% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jackson Community School?
92.0% of students at Jackson Community School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jackson Community School?
The largest demographic group at Jackson Community School is White at 76.0% of enrollment, in Sylva, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jackson Community School?
Jackson Community School has a Resource Investment Index of 80/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Jackson Community School rank among schools in Sylva?
By Resource Investment Index, Jackson Community School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Sylva, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Sylva on the city page.
What other schools are in Jackson County Public Schools?
Besides Jackson Community School, Jackson County Public Schools also operates Smoky Mountain High School (881 students), Fairview Elementary (797 students), and Cullowhee Valley School (570 students). See the Jackson County Public Schools district page for the complete list.