Smokey Mountain Elementary
Regular School · Whittier, NC
Smokey Mountain Elementary is a regular school school in Whittier, North Carolina, serving grades PK–08 with 340 students enrolled (SY 2024-2025). The student-teacher ratio is 15.8:1.
Student Demographics (SY 2024-2025)
| Race / Ethnicity | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 125 | 37% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 111 | 33% |
| Hispanic/Latino | 53 | 16% |
| Two or more races | 43 | 13% |
| Asian | 5 | 1% |
| Black or African American | 3 | 1% |
| Total enrollment | 340 | 179M / 161F |
English Language Learners: 18 (5% of enrollment) · SY 2021–22
Academic Performance (SY 2021-2022)
| Metric | This School | State Avg | Tested |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 17.0% -24.9pp | 41.9% | 235 |
| Reading Proficiency | 30.0% -16.9pp | 46.9% | 234 |
| Science Proficiency | 30-34% | — | 84 |
Source: EDFacts, SY 2020–2021. Suppressed values (e.g. <=10%) indicate fewer than the minimum reportable threshold.
Stanford Achievement Estimate
Pooled score across SY 2009–2022 (grades 3–8), expressed in grade levels relative to the national average. Positive = above average.
Programs & Discipline
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC), Office for Civil Rights & EDFacts.
Lunch Program (SY 2024-2025)
| Category | Students | % of School |
|---|---|---|
| Total enrollment (est.) | 340 | 100% |
Contact & Location
884 US Hwy 441N
Whittier, NC 28789
Phone: (828)497-5535
http://www.jcps.k12.nc.us/Schools/sme/Pages/default.aspxOther Schools in District
- Blue Ridge School Elementary
- Cullowhee Valley School Elementary
- Fairview School Elementary
- Scotts Creek School Elementary
- Blue Ridge Early College High
- Jackson Co Early College High
- Jackson Community School High
- Smoky Mountain High School High
Related Data
- Neighborhood demographics (ZIP 28789) → CensusDepth.com
- North Carolina population & income data → CensusDepth.com
- North Carolina teacher salaries → WageDepth.com
NCES ID
370234002067
Data sources: NCES CCD SY 2024-2025 (directory, staff, lunch), EDFacts SY 2020-21 (assessments), CRDC SY 2021-22 (programs & discipline), SEDA v6.0 (achievement estimates). Updated annually. NCES CCD