Down East Middle and Smyrna Elementary

Elementary No virtual instruction Smyrna, NC Grades PK–08 Rural: Distant Morehead City, NC SchoolScore™ B (75)
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Down East Middle and Smyrna Elementary
Smyrna, NC 28579
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades PK–08 SchoolScore™ B (75)
262
Students
22.0
Teachers
11.9:1
Student:Teacher
(252)729-2301
Phone
http://dems.carteretcountyschools.org/
Website

Located in Smyrna, NORTH CAROLINA (ZIP 28579), Down East Middle and Smyrna Elementary is a Elementary school serving grades PK–08 in the Carteret County Public Schools district.

Key statistics: 262 students enrolled; a 11.9:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Rural: Distant by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs North Carolina Elementary School Average
Enrollment
262.0
State avg: 472.0
▼ 44% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
11.92:1
State avg: 14.9:1
▼ 20% better
Free Lunch %
98.9%
State avg: 81.2%
▲ 22% worse
School Details
School Name
Down East Middle and Smyrna Elementary
NCESSCH ID
370063000258
State School ID
NC-160-332
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
174 Marshallberg Rd
City
Smyrna
State
North Carolina
ZIP Code
28579
County
Carteret County
Metro Area
Morehead City, NC
Metro Type
Micropolitan
Locale
Rural: Distant
Cong. District
3703
State Leg. Upper
37002
State Leg. Lower
37013
Latitude
34.7578
Longitude
-76.5286
Grades Offered
Pre-K Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th
👥
262
Total Students
👩‍🏫
22.0
Teachers FTE
📐
11.9:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
22.0
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)22.0
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 259 98.9%
Not Applicable 0 0%
District Info
District Name
Carteret County Public Schools
LEAID
3700630
State LEA ID
NC-160
Phone
(252)728-4583
Website
http://www.carteretcountyschools.org/
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Beaufort
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$108,416K
Federal Revenue
$16,532K
State Revenue
$59,291K
Local Revenue
$32,593K
Total Expenditure
$124,173K
Instruction Exp.
$63,616K
Support Services
$35,498K
Other Current Exp.
$4,698K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Down East Middle and Smyrna Elementary

1
Harkers Island Elementary
Harkers Island · Elementary
4.6 mi
2
East Carteret High
Beaufort · High
6.1 mi
3
Tiller School
Beaufort · Elementary
6.2 mi
4
Beaufort Middle
Beaufort · Middle
6.8 mi
5
Beaufort Elementary
Beaufort · Elementary
7 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Down East Middle and Smyrna Elementary, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Down East Middle and Smyrna Elementary?
262 students are enrolled at Down East Middle and Smyrna Elementary, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Down East Middle and Smyrna Elementary have?
Down East Middle and Smyrna Elementary has 22.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.9:1.
What grades does Down East Middle and Smyrna Elementary serve?
Down East Middle and Smyrna Elementary serves grades PK through 08.
Is Down East Middle and Smyrna Elementary a charter school?
Down East Middle and Smyrna Elementary is not a charter school.
What metro area is Down East Middle and Smyrna Elementary located in?
Down East Middle and Smyrna Elementary is located in the Morehead City, NC metropolitan area.
What school district does Down East Middle and Smyrna Elementary belong to?
Down East Middle and Smyrna Elementary is part of the Carteret County Public Schools school district.
How much does Carteret County Public Schools spend per student?
The Carteret County Public Schools district spends approximately $473,942,748 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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