- Enrollment
- 536
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bryson City, NC
Swain County East Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Swain County East Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 370444002315
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Swain County East Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of North Carolina schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Bryson City · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 64.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Swain County East Elementary has class sizes smaller than 78% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Swain County East Elementary ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Bryson City, NC.
School address
District: Swain County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370444002315 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Swain County East Elementary held near 350 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 26.3 → 26.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 370444002315 · Bryson City, NC Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
338 enr · 13:1 · 64.3% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Swain County High School (536 students)
Swain County East Elementary held near 350 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE held 26.3 → 26.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Swain County East Elementary 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
- This school
Swain County East Elementary
338 students
- Cherokee Exten 110
Cherokee Extension School
110 students
What this shows Swain County East Elementary reports 338 students on the CCD universe file.
How Swain County East Elementary compares
Swain County East 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 | 13:1 | ▼ 18% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.3% | ▼ 3% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 338 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
338
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.3%
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
13:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 22% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
47.3%
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.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 338 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 47.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 26.0%
Two or More 17.2%
Hispanic or Latino 8.6%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: White at 47.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.2, Swain County East Elementary is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Swain County Schools reports $14,518 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Swain County East Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swain County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Swain County Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Swain County West Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cherokee Extension School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Swain County East Elementary'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
- 110
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Similar elementary schools in Bryson City
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~338 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13:1)
Frequently asked questions about Swain County East Elementary
How many students attend Swain County East Elementary?
Swain County East Elementary has 338 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bryson City, NC. CCD year-over-year: 339 (2022-23) → 350 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Swain County East Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Swain County East Elementary is 13:1, which is 18% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 17% 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 Swain County East Elementary?
64.3% of students at Swain County East Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Swain County East Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Swain County East Elementary is White at 47.3% of enrollment, in Bryson City, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Swain County East Elementary?
Swain County East Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Swain County East Elementary rank among elementary schools in Bryson City?
By Resource Investment Index, Swain County East Elementary ranks #1 of 3 elementary 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 elementary schools in Bryson City on the city page.
What other schools are in Swain County Schools?
Besides Swain County East Elementary, 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.