SWIFT CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Swift Creek Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Nash County Public Schools school district, located in Whitakers, NC with about 279 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th 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 14 teachers, Swift Creek Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. 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.
Swift Creek Elementary School, located in Whitakers, North Carolina, is a public elementary school serving students within the Nash County Public Schools district. The school provides a foundational educational environment focused on academic growth, social-emotional development, and preparing students for success in higher grade levels. As part of the broader Nash County system, it adheres to state-mandated curriculum standards while fostering a supportive community atmosphere tailored to the needs of its local student population.
The school emphasizes a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding community to enhance the learning experience. By utilizing resources provided through the district’s "Schoolwires" digital platform, Swift Creek Elementary maintains communication with parents regarding school events, academic policies, and administrative updates. The school serves as a central hub for the Whitakers area, striving to provide a safe and structured environment that encourages students to develop both their academic skills and personal character throughout their formative years.
For more information, contact Swift Creek Elementary at (252) 462-2840 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Whitakers, NC 27891-9729
(252) 462-2840
SWIFT CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Whitakers, NC with about 279 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in North Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Nash County Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 279
- Teachers:
- 14.4
- 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 279 students
- White
- 48.7%
- Black or African American
- 37.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 8.2%
- Two or more races
- 2.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 2.5%
- Asian
- 0.4%
- Female
- 50.2%
- Male
- 49.8%
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.