- Enrollment
- 881
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sylva, NC
Scotts Creek Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Scotts Creek Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370234001007
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Scotts Creek Elementary earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of North Carolina schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Sylva · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 63.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Scotts Creek Elementary has class sizes smaller than 76% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Scotts Creek Elementary ranks #2 of 3 schools in Sylva, NC.
School address
District: Jackson County Public Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370234001007 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Scotts Creek Elementary held near 438 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.1 → 36.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 370234001007 · Sylva, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
422 enr · 13.2:1 · 63.9% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Smoky Mountain High School (881 students)
Scotts Creek Elementary held near 438 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.1 → 36.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Scotts Creek Elementary 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
- This school
Scotts Creek Elementary
422 students
- Smokey Mountai 340
Smokey Mountain Elementary
340 students
- Blue Ridge Sch 144
Blue Ridge School
144 students
What this shows Scotts Creek Elementary reports 422 students on the CCD universe file.
How Scotts Creek Elementary compares
Scotts Creek Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 16% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.9% | ▼ 3% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 422 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
422
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% below 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 24% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
43.1%
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
$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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 211 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
40
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 68.7%
Hispanic or Latino 17.8%
Two or More 7.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.8%
African American 2.1%
Asian 1.4%
Largest group: White at 68.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.0, Scotts Creek Elementary 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 Scotts Creek Elementary 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 | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Smokey Mountain Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Blue Ridge School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Scotts Creek Elementary'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
- 340
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 144
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~422 students)
Frequently asked questions about Scotts Creek Elementary
How many students attend Scotts Creek Elementary?
Scotts Creek Elementary has 422 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sylva, NC. CCD year-over-year: 451 (2022-23) → 438 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Scotts Creek Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Scotts Creek Elementary is 13.2:1, which is 16% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 16% 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 Scotts Creek Elementary?
63.9% of students at Scotts Creek Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Scotts Creek Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Scotts Creek Elementary is White at 68.7% of enrollment, in Sylva, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Scotts Creek Elementary?
Scotts Creek Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Scotts Creek Elementary rank among schools in Sylva?
By Resource Investment Index, Scotts Creek Elementary ranks #2 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 Scotts Creek Elementary, 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.