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Swift Creek Elementary

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Summary

Swift Creek Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades 3-5 in Whitakers, North Carolina, which is part of the Nash County Public Schools district. The school has seen a shift in its racial makeup in recent years, with a decrease in White students and an increase in African American students.

Academically, Swift Creek Elementary has outperformed the district and state averages in several areas, including mathematics, reading, and science proficiency. However, the school's overall statewide ranking has declined over the years. The school has performed relatively well for certain student subgroups, such as African American and Hispanic students, but has struggled with the performance of White students and students with disabilities. Additionally, the school has seen a significant increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a rise in the socioeconomic challenges faced by the student population.

Compared to nearby schools, Swift Creek Elementary generally outperforms other schools in the Nash County Public Schools district, such as Baskerville Elementary and Benvenue Elementary. However, it lags behind some higher-performing schools in the district, such as Nashville Elementary and Cedar Grove Elementary. The school has also shown strong performance for its gifted and talented students, suggesting effective programs and resources for high-achieving students.

215

Students ?

15.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

58.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2420 Swift Creek School Road
Whitakers, NC 27891-9729

(252) 462-2840

District: Nash County Public Schools

Students who attend Swift Creek Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Red Oak Middle
High:	Northern Nash High

Racial breakdown:

White:

44.2%

African American:

40.0%

Hispanic:

7.0%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 56th percentile in 2013 → 45th in 2023

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 11 percentile points since 2013

Students meeting standards (2022-2023) ?

This school52%

District avg39%

North Carolina avg56%

Not ranked this year

Swift Creek Elementary did not have enough recent test-score data to be ranked. Check the trend below for past years.

147^th of 242Nash County Public Schools among North Carolina districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2023	46.5	824 of 1502	45.1%	★★☆☆☆
2022	41.7	886 of 1514	41.5%	★★☆☆☆
2021	36.2	923 of 1489	38.0%	★★☆☆☆
2019	44.0	858 of 1473	41.8%	★★☆☆☆
2018	34.0	1025 of 1434	28.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	35.2	994 of 1429	30.4%	★★☆☆☆
2016	50.0	732 of 1425	48.6%	★★☆☆☆
2015	59.7	577 of 1440	59.9%	★★★☆☆
2014	39.6	855 of 1390	38.5%	★★☆☆☆
2013	52.5	622 of 1403	55.7%	★★★☆☆
2012	60.6	590 of 1388	57.5%	★★★☆☆
2011	67.9	452 of 1381	67.3%	★★★☆☆
2010	71.6	362 of 1363	73.4%	★★★★☆
2009	69.5	410 of 1354	69.7%	★★★☆☆
2008	63.8	475 of 1324	64.1%	★★★☆☆
2007	14.0	1189 of 1293	8.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2006	21.5	1102 of 1276	13.6%	★☆☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2023	61.6	287 of 933	69.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	45.8	465 of 927	49.8%	★★★☆☆
2021	36.4	550 of 896	38.6%	★★☆☆☆
2019	46.6	493 of 949	48.1%	★★☆☆☆
2018	42.6	537 of 927	42.1%	★★☆☆☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2018	28.8	704 of 897	21.5%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2023	49.5	745 of 1459	48.9%	★★☆☆☆
2022	48.1	746 of 1458	48.8%	★★☆☆☆
2021	31.1	984 of 1440	31.7%	★★☆☆☆
2019	43.8	846 of 1424	40.6%	★★☆☆☆
2018	38.7	949 of 1405	32.5%	★★☆☆☆

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2021	58.3	259 of 494	47.6%	★★☆☆☆
2019	65.3	118 of 612	80.7%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2021	51.9	350 of 843	58.5%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2023	50.8	701 of 1437	51.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	47.7	695 of 1366	49.1%	★★☆☆☆
2021	29.1	976 of 1329	26.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	34.6	979 of 1361	28.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	29.0	1041 of 1332	21.8%	★☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2023	43.6	860 of 1461	41.1%	★★☆☆☆
2022	34.6	988 of 1464	32.5%	★★☆☆☆
2021	42.5	809 of 1444	44.0%	★★☆☆☆
2019	45.5	817 of 1430	42.9%	★★☆☆☆
2018	31.5	1056 of 1413	25.3%	★☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2023	41.7	731 of 1183	38.2%	★★☆☆☆
2022	45.3	678 of 1194	43.2%	★★☆☆☆
2021	37.0	769 of 1172	34.4%	★★☆☆☆
2019	44.8	699 of 1183	40.9%	★★☆☆☆
2018	35.4	854 of 1178	27.5%	★☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

African American (2023)69th percentile+24 vs school

Hispanic (2021)58th percentile+20 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2023)51st percentile+6 vs school

Female (2023)49th percentile+4 vs school

Gifted and Talented (2021)48th percentile+10 vs school

Male (2023)41st percentile-4 vs school

White (2023)38th percentile-7 vs school

Disabled (2018)22nd percentile-7 vs school

By subject vs North Carolina (2022-2023) ?

Science74%+9 vs state

Mathematics53%-4 vs state

Reading43%-7 vs state

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by a parent
Tuesday, January 30, 2018

My kids started going here in 2016 and they have adjusted surprisingly very well. Both my kids had Mrs. D’Amelio and she is a really good teacher! I feel like she genuinely care for her students. There needs to be more teachers like her. Close Quote

Frequently Asked Questions about Swift Creek Elementary

What is the racial makeup of Swift Creek Elementary?

Students at Swift Creek Elementary are 44% White, 40% African American, 7% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 3% American Indian.

How many students attend Swift Creek Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 215 students attended Swift Creek Elementary.

What district is Swift Creek Elementary in?

Nash County Public Schools

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