E N Swett Elementary School serves 238 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 238 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Attendance Zone: E N Swett Elementary School serves a central area in South Sioux City, NE, encompassing approximately 6.9 square miles. Most students live within a 2.2-mile average distance from the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 4 miles away, resulting in a typical drive time of 5 to 10 minutes.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
School Overview
E N Swett Elementary School's student population of 238 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
238 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Campus Size
50 acres
Average Class Size
15 students
School Motto
'Truth and Honor'
School Rankings
The diversity score of E N Swett Elementary School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
12:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
67%
23%
Black
15%
7%
White
10%
61%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(20-21) âš COVID-19 impacted8.8%
21.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Wild Boars
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are E N Swett Elementary School often compared to?
E N Swett Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dakota City Elementary School, Harney Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend E N Swett Elementary School?
238 students attend E N Swett Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of E N Swett Elementary School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 10% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of E N Swett Elementary School?
E N Swett Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does E N Swett Elementary School offer ?
E N Swett Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is E N Swett Elementary School part of?
E N Swett Elementary School is part of So Sioux City Community Schools.
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