Serving 230 students in grades 4-6, Swayzee Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 4-6
- Enrollment: 230 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Swayzee Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Swayzee Elementary School's student population of 230 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-6
Total Students
230 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Swayzee Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Swayzee Elementary School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#906 out of 1755 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
4%
14%
Black
1%
13%
White
91%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Swayzee Elementary School's ranking?
Swayzee Elementary School is ranked #906 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
How many students attend Swayzee Elementary School?
230 students attend Swayzee Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Swayzee Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Swayzee Elementary School?
Swayzee Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Swayzee Elementary School offer ?
Swayzee Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 4-6
What school district is Swayzee Elementary School part of?
Swayzee Elementary School is part of Oak Hill United School Corp School District.
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