What grades does Swain County West Elementary serve?

Swain County West Elementary operates as a Primary school within the local district. The school serves families in the Bryson City area.

Where is Swain County West Elementary located?

Swain County West Elementary is a rural school in Bryson City, NC.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Swain County West Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Swain County West Elementary is 14.4:1. Lower ratios generally indicate smaller class sizes.

What schools are in Bryson City, NC?

Schools in Bryson City include Swain County West Elementary and others operated by the local district. The district serves families throughout the Bryson City area.

NCPrimaryATSICalendar available · 1 events · Auto-updating

Swain County West Elementary — School Calendar 2026-27

Primary|Bryson City, North Carolina|Swain County Schools

Bryson City, NC 28713

Never miss a day at Swain County West Elementary.

Sync this calendar to your phone.

Auto-updates all year · $29.99/yr

Also available for your address

Sync all 1 events to your phone

Plus waste, sports, holidays, and more.

School Profile

Grades

K–5

Enrollment

419

Student:Teacher

14.4:1

Locale

Rural

District

Swain County Schools

Econ. Disadvantaged

99.3%

Phone

(828)488-2119

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

45-49%

Math Proficiency

45-49%

Chronic Absenteeism

13.4%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

16 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 12.2:1

Near average in NC

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

467

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

97% fully certified

Counselors

Psychologists

0.25

Social Workers

Nurses

School Resource Officers

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$14,518

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$8,514

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$15,435

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 26%State 63%Local 11%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Community Need Level

High

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

30.0%

Below 150% poverty line

7.5%

Unemployment rate

24.0%

Uninsured residents

14.7%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

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

Total Students Served

411

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

375

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

89%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

154 (41%)

Speech/Language Impairment

67 (18%)

Other Health Impairment

55 (15%)

Autism

40 (11%)

Intellectual Disability

16 (4%)

Emotional Disturbance

3 (1%)

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

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

403

Current enrollment

Stable(-6% 5yr)

Frequently Asked Questions about Swain County West Elementary

Swain County West Elementary currently enrolls 419 students across Primary grade levels. The school operates under the local school district in NC.

Calendar Guides

Google Calendar Guide

How to subscribe, sync, and troubleshoot

Apple Calendar Guide

iPhone, iPad, and Mac setup steps

Outlook Calendar Guide

Subscribe on web, desktop, and mobile

Calendar Glossary

ICS, webcal, CalDAV, and more explained

🇲🇽

Calendarios Escolares en EE.UU.

Guia completa en espanol para familias hispanohablantes

School profiles: Data from NCES Common Core of Data. Calendar events from district calendar sources, updated automatically. · How we verify this data