What grades does Down East Middle and Smyrna Elementary serve?

As a Primary school, Down East Middle and Smyrna Elementary serves students in Smyrna, NC. The school is administered by the local school district.

Where is Down East Middle and Smyrna Elementary located?

You can find Down East Middle and Smyrna Elementary in Smyrna, NC.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Down East Middle and Smyrna Elementary?

At Down East Middle and Smyrna Elementary, there are approximately 11.3 students for every teacher.

What schools are in Smyrna, NC?

Down East Middle and Smyrna Elementary is among the schools serving Smyrna, NC. The school is part of the local school system.

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Down East Middle and Smyrna Elementary — School Calendar 2026-27

Primary|Smyrna, North Carolina|Carteret County Public Schools

Smyrna, NC 28579

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Upcoming Events

Oct

Thu

PTO Hayride Planning Meeting Staff DayDistrict-wide

Oct

Mon

CogAT Testing Window for Grade 3examDistrict-wide

Oct

Wed

Football-Tie BreakerBreakDistrict-wide

Oct

Fri

Teacher Workday, No School for Students Staff DayDistrict-wide

Nov

Mon

No School: NC Pre-K Teacher WorkdayStaff DayDistrict-wide

Review the school calendar for the workday schedule.

Nov

Mon

Fall Check-ins Testing WindowexamDistrict-wide

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School Profile

Grades

PK–8

Enrollment

248

Student:Teacher

11.3:1

Locale

Rural

District

Carteret County Public Schools

Econ. Disadvantaged

44.8%

Phone

(252)729-2301

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

60%

78th percentile in NC

Math Proficiency

48%

63th percentile in NC

Chronic Absenteeism

7.3%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

17 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 11.4:1

Better than average in NC

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

1:1 Devices

Student devices available

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

286

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

100% fully certified

Counselors

Psychologists

0.40000001

Social Workers

0.1

School Resource Officers

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$12,846

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$7,872

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$13,416

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 15%State 55%Local 30%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Community Need Level

Moderate

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

16.9%

Below 150% poverty line

4.8%

Unemployment rate

10.1%

Uninsured residents

7.9%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

1,051

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

984

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

342 (35%)

Other Health Impairment

215 (22%)

Autism

154 (16%)

Speech/Language Impairment

108 (11%)

Intellectual Disability

60 (6%)

Emotional Disturbance

26 (3%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

262

Current enrollment

Stable(-4% 5yr)

Coming Up

Thu, Oct 8, 2026

PTO Hayride Planning Meeting

Staff Day

Mon, Oct 12, 2026

CogAT Testing Window for Grade 3

exam

Wed, Oct 21, 2026

Football-Tie Breaker

Break

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in Carteret County Public Schools. Down East Middle and Smyrna Elementary follows the district calendar.

Date	Event	Type	Level
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day HolidayDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—
Mon, Sep 14, 2026	PTO Meeting - Reschedule due to Labor DayDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—
Tue, Sep 15, 2026	National IT Professionals DayDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Thu, Oct 1, 2026	Early Release - 11:50 DismissalDistrict-wide	half_day	—
Thu, Oct 1, 2026	PTO Hat Day-Give $1 to your homeroom teacher.District-wide	Staff Day	—
Fri, Oct 2, 2026	Teacher Workday-Optional (Literacy PD)District-wide	Staff Day	—
Thu, Oct 8, 2026	PTO Hayride Planning Meeting District-wide	Staff Day	—
Mon, Oct 12, 2026	CogAT Testing Window for Grade 3District-wide	exam	—
Wed, Oct 21, 2026	Football-Tie BreakerDistrict-wide	Break	—
Fri, Oct 23, 2026	Teacher Workday, No School for Students District-wide	Staff Day	—
Mon, Nov 2, 2026	No School: NC Pre-K Teacher WorkdayDistrict-wide Review the school calendar for the workday schedule.	Staff Day	—
Mon, Nov 2, 2026	Fall Check-ins Testing WindowDistrict-wide	exam	—
Wed, Nov 11, 2026	Holiday - No School!District-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—
Wed, Nov 25, 2026	Workday (No School for Students)District-wide	Staff Day	—
Wed, Nov 25, 2026	Early Release--12:00District-wide	half_day	—
Thu, Nov 26, 2026	Holiday - No SchoolDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—
Thu, Nov 26, 2026	Thanksgiving BreakDistrict-wide Review the calendar for the full break dates.	Break	—
Fri, Nov 27, 2026	Thanksgiving BreakDistrict-wide Review the calendar for the full break dates.	Break	—
Fri, Nov 27, 2026	Holiday - No SchoolDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—
Mon, Nov 30, 2026	PTO Meeting Christmas Market PlanningDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—
Mon, Dec 7, 2026	PTO Christmas Market at SchoolDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—
Wed, Dec 9, 2026	Band - Holiday Concert (7th & 8th) @CHSDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—
Fri, Dec 18, 2026	Early Release DayDistrict-wide	half_day	—
Sat, Dec 19, 2026	Christmas Break, No SchoolDistrict-wide	Break	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Winter BreakDistrict-wide Review the calendar for the full break dates.	Break	—
Thu, Dec 24, 2026	Holiday - No School for staff/studentsDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—
Mon, Dec 28, 2026	Holiday - No School for staff/studentsDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—
Mon, Dec 28, 2026	Winter BreakDistrict-wide Review the calendar for the full break dates.	Break	—
Tue, Dec 29, 2026	No School for staff/students (Annual Vacation Leave)District-wide	Break	—
Fri, Jan 1, 2027	Holiday - No School for staff/studentsDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—
Wed, Jan 6, 2027	DIBELS MOY Testing WindowDistrict-wide	exam	—
Mon, Jan 11, 2027	WIDA ACCESS Testing WindowDistrict-wide	exam	—
Thu, Jan 14, 2027	Mandatory Teacher Workday-No school for studentsDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Fri, Jan 15, 2027	No School: Teacher Workday District-wide Review the school calendar for closure details.	Staff Day	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday-No School for Students & StaffDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—
Wed, Feb 10, 2027	Early Release--12:00 noonDistrict-wide	half_day	—
Wed, Feb 10, 2027	No School: NC Pre-K Teacher WorkdayDistrict-wide Review the school calendar for the workday schedule.	Staff Day	—
Thu, Feb 25, 2027	Teacher Workday-No School for StudentsDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Fri, Feb 26, 2027	No School: Teacher Workday District-wide Review the school calendar for closure details.	Staff Day	—
Mon, Mar 1, 2027	National School Breakfast WeekDistrict-wide	Break	—
Mon, Mar 8, 2027	No School: NC Pre-K Teacher WorkdayDistrict-wide Review the school calendar for the workday schedule.	Staff Day	—
Fri, Mar 26, 2027	Teacher Workday-No School for StudentsDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Sun, Mar 28, 2027	Easter HolidayDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—
Mon, Mar 29, 2027	Spring BreakDistrict-wide Review the calendar for the full break dates.	Break	—
Mon, Mar 29, 2027	Holiday - No School for staff/studentsDistrict-wide Easter Monday	Holiday	—
Tue, Mar 30, 2027	No School for staff/students (Annual Vacation Leave)District-wide Spring/Easter Break	Break	—
Fri, Apr 16, 2027	No School: Teacher Workday District-wide Review the school calendar for closure details.	Staff Day	—
Wed, Apr 21, 2027	National Administrative Professionals' DayDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—

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Frequently Asked Questions about Down East Middle and Smyrna Elementary

Down East Middle and Smyrna Elementary currently enrolls 248 students across Primary grade levels. The school operates under the local school district in NC.