Down East Middle and Smyrna Elementary

dems.carteretcountyschools.org/

249 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Down East Middle and Smyrna Elementary share a unified campus located in the coastal community of Smyrna, North Carolina. Part of the Carteret County Public School System, this rural school setting serves students from the surrounding Downeast area, focusing on fostering a tight-knit, community-oriented learning environment. The schools are situated on Marshallberg Road, emphasizing a localized approach to education that keeps students close to their homes while preparing them for their future academic journeys.

By sharing a campus, the schools create a unique "cradle-to-middle-school" experience that allows for seamless transitions as children progress through their formative years. The institution places a strong emphasis on core academic achievement, supported by the broader resources and administrative framework of the Carteret County school district. With its picturesque location and commitment to student success, the school serves as a central hub for the local community, promoting a supportive culture that values both tradition and modern educational standards.

249

Total Students

23.5

Full-Time Teachers

10.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

104.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Down East Middle and Smyrna Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	232
Hispanic	9
Black	1
Two or More	7

White
232 (93.2 %)
Hispanic
9 (3.6 %)
Two or More
7 (2.8 %)
Black
1 (0.4 %)

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:	Carteret County Public Schools
Phone:	(252)729-2301
Website:	http://dems.carteretcountyschools.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	249
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	259
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

Pre-Kindergarten 16

Kindergarten 15

Grade 1 11

Grade 2 13

Grade 3 14

Grade 4 18

Grade 5 16

Grade 6 48

Grade 7 48

Grade 8 50