SCOTTS CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Scotts Creek Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Jackson County Public Schools school district, located in Sylva, NC with about 449 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 30 teachers, Scotts Creek Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Scotts Creek Elementary School is a public school located in Sylva, North Carolina, serving students as part of the Jackson County Public Schools district. Situated in the scenic mountains of Western North Carolina, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic excellence and character development. It serves the local community by providing a comprehensive elementary education curriculum designed to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond.
The school places a strong value on community engagement and parental involvement, aiming to create a collaborative atmosphere between educators, families, and students. By focusing on fundamental skills and utilizing the resources provided by the Jackson County school system, Scotts Creek Elementary strives to help every student achieve their personal best. For those looking for specific information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or faculty contact details, the school maintains an official presence through the Jackson County Public Schools website.
For more information, contact Scotts Creek Elementary at (828) 631-2740 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Sylva, NC 28779-9083
(828) 631-2740
SCOTTS CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Sylva, NC with about 449 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in North Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Jackson County Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 449
- Teachers:
- 30.18
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 449 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending SCOTTS CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 79% of the student body.
- White
- 79.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 9.8%
- Two or more races
- 4.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 2.7%
- Black or African American
- 2.2%
- Asian
- 1.6%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 49.2%
- Male
- 50.8%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.