Deyton Elementary

(828)766-2070

deyton.mcsnc.org/

219 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

Deyton Elementary School, located in Spruce Pine, North Carolina, serves as a central hub for primary education within the Mitchell County School District. As a public institution, the school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills, character development, and community engagement. By focusing on the holistic growth of its students, Deyton Elementary strives to prepare children for their transition into middle school while ensuring they feel a strong sense of belonging within the local community.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state educational standards while incorporating a variety of resources to support diverse learning styles. Beyond core academics, Deyton Elementary places a high value on school culture, encouraging active involvement from parents and guardians to create a collaborative educational experience. Through its dedicated staff and focus on student success, the school aims to provide a safe and enriching environment that helps each child reach their full potential.

219

Total Students

15.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Deyton Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	166
Hispanic	45
Asian	2
Two or More	5
American Indian	1

White
166 (75.8 %)
Hispanic
45 (20.5 %)
Two or More
5 (2.3 %)
Asian
2 (0.9 %)
American Indian
1 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Mitchell County Schools
Phone:	(828)766-2070
Website:	http://deyton.mcsnc.org/
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	219
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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

Grade 3 68

Grade 4 71

Grade 5 80