Scotts Creek Elementary

www.jcps.k12.nc.us/Schools/sce/Pages/default.aspx

451 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

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.

451

Total Students

32.1

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

92.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Scotts Creek Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	323
Hispanic	78
Black	6
Asian	5
Two or More	27
American Indian	12

White
323 (71.6 %)
Hispanic
78 (17.3 %)
Two or More
27 (6.0 %)
American Indian
12 (2.7 %)
Black
6 (1.3 %)
Asian
5 (1.1 %)

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:	Jackson County Public Schools
Phone:	(828)631-2740
Website:	http://www.jcps.k12.nc.us/Schools/sce/Pages/default.aspx
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	451
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	416
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 18

Kindergarten 44

Grade 1 42

Grade 2 51

Grade 3 51

Grade 4 57

Grade 5 46

Grade 6 49

Grade 7 45

Grade 8 48