Swift Creek Elementary

2420 Swift Creek School Road
Whitakers, NC 27891

iftcreekes.ncpschools.net

215 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

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.

215

Total Students

13.6

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Swift Creek Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	95
Hispanic	15
Black	86
Two or More	12
American Indian	7

White
95 (44.2 %)
Black
86 (40.0 %)
Hispanic
15 (7.0 %)
Two or More
12 (5.6 %)
American Indian
7 (3.3 %)

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:	Nash County Public Schools
Phone:	(252)462-2840
Website:	http://iftcreekes.ncpschools.net
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	215
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
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 61

Grade 4 73

Grade 5 81