| 👨🏫 Class Size | 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio |
| 💰 Funding | $15,228 per student |
| 🏫 School Type | Regular |
| Address | 4142 Hwy 19 West |
| City | Bryson City |
| ZIP Code | 28713 |
| District | 3704440 |
| NCES School ID | 370444002316 |
| Data Year | 2024-25 |
Understanding the community around Swain County West Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.
| Median Household Income | $58,226 |
| Per Capita Income | $31,391 |
| Poverty Rate | 10.6% |
| Households Earning $100K+ | 30.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 24.0% |
| High School or Higher | 84.9% |
| Median Home Value | $206,700 |
| Median Rent | $685 |
| Owner-Occupied | 75.4% |
| Renter-Occupied | 24.6% |
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Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Swain County West Elementary.
| Total Enrollment | 419 |
| Teachers (FTE) | 29.8 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.1:1 |
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Data source: NCES CCD 2024-25 | Last updated: September 2026