Swain West Elementary School

Elementary School

Bryson City, NC

Swain West Elementary School provides K-5 AIG support through Swain County Schools and centers its mission on daily Leader in Me principles.

  • Elementary students needing academic and personal foundation-building
  • K-5 students eligible for academically and intellectually gifted services
  • Students needing paper or Chromebook assignments during district weather-related remote-learning days

East Elementary

Elementary School

Bryson City, NC

East Elementary serves Kindergarten through fifth grade with approximately 350 students and a 16:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

  • Families seeking a Kindergarten-through-fifth-grade school
  • Students who may benefit from character education through the Leader in Me program
  • K-5 students seeking academically and intellectually gifted services

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FAQ

What grades do these Swain County elementary schools serve?

Both schools serve students from kindergarten through fifth grade.

Do Swain County elementary schools offer gifted services?

Yes. Swain County Schools lists academically and intellectually gifted support for grades K-5, including students at East and West Elementary.

What happens when weather closes school in Swain County?

For qualifying weather-related remote-learning days, the district provides paper packets or Chromebook assignments.

Which school has a published student-to-teacher ratio?

East Elementary lists an approximately 16:1 student-to-teacher ratio and serves about 350 students.