Swain County West Elementary

Swain County Schools
4142 Hwy 19 West
Bryson City, NC 28713
403 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
School Overview
Swain County West Elementary, located in Bryson City, North Carolina, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Swain County Schools district. Situated in the scenic gateway to the Great Smoky Mountains, the school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and community involvement. It serves the local student population by providing a comprehensive curriculum tailored to meet the needs of young learners as they transition through their formative elementary years.

Beyond its core academic mission, the school focuses on building a strong partnership between educators, students, and families to ensure a well-rounded educational experience. By utilizing resources provided through the district’s website, the school maintains clear communication with the community regarding its programs, policies, and upcoming events. Swain County West Elementary reflects the values of its rural setting, striving to prepare students for future success while cultivating a sense of belonging within the broader Bryson City community.
403
Total Students
31.1
Full-Time Teachers
12.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
99.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    301 (74.7 %)
  • American Indian
    38 (9.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    30 (7.4 %)
  • Two or More
    29 (7.2 %)
  • Asian
    4 (1.0 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Swain County Schools
Phone: (828)488-2119
Website: http://www.swain.k12.nc.us/west
Grade Range: K - 5th
Total Students: 403
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 31.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 400
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Kindergarten 65
Grade 1 55
Grade 2 86
Grade 3 69
Grade 4 75
Grade 5 53
Gender Ratio
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Mountain Discovery
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Swain County East Elementary
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Smokey Mountain Elementary
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