Serving 363 students in grades Kindergarten-3, H. Russel Swift Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 20-24% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
363 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1233 out of 2183 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
16%
10%
Hispanic
18%
32%
Black
7%
15%
White
52%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is H. Russel Swift Elementary School's ranking?
H. Russel Swift Elementary School is ranked #1233 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend H. Russel Swift Elementary School?
363 students attend H. Russel Swift Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of H. Russel Swift Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of H. Russel Swift Elementary School?
H. Russel Swift Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does H. Russel Swift Elementary School offer ?
H. Russel Swift Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is H. Russel Swift Elementary School part of?
H. Russel Swift Elementary School is part of Egg Harbor Township School District.
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