Serving 215 students in grades 3-5, Swift Creek Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 46% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 56% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Top Rankings
Swift Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
215 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1687 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)46%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
7%
21%
Black
40%
25%
White
44%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Swift Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Swift Creek Elementary School is ranked #1687 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Swift Creek Elementary School?
215 students attend Swift Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Swift Creek Elementary School students are White, 40% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Swift Creek Elementary School?
Swift Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Swift Creek Elementary School offer ?
Swift Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Swift Creek Elementary School part of?
Swift Creek Elementary School is part of Nash County School District.
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