NCPrimaryProfile data from NCES 2023-24
Smokey Mountain Elementary — School Profile & District Info
Primary|Whittier, North Carolina|Jackson County Public Schools
Whittier, NC 28789
School Profile
Grades
PK–8
Enrollment
356
Student:Teacher
15.5:1
Locale
Rural
District
Jackson County Public SchoolsEcon. Disadvantaged
96.6%
Phone
(828)497-5535School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
ELA Proficiency
30%
17th percentile in NC
Math Proficiency
17%
10th percentile in NC
Chronic Absenteeism
7.1%
SY 2019-20
Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)
Gifted & Talented
Student-Teacher Ratio: 13.1:1
Near average in NCDistrict Finance (FY 2023)
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,568
District-level data
Funding Sources
Federal 19%State 54%Local 27%
Community Context
Community Need Level
Elevated
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)
340
Current enrollment
Stable(+9% 5yr)Frequently Asked Questions about Smokey Mountain Elementary
Smokey Mountain Elementary currently enrolls 356 students across Primary grade levels. The school operates under the local school district in NC.
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