Rocky Ford Elementary School vs. Swink Elementary School
Should you attend Rocky Ford Elementary School or Swink Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
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Swink Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 305 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Rocky Ford Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 131 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Swink Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
K-6
K-5
Total Students
305 students
131 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
14 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
9:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#885 out of 1748 schools in CO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#364 out of 1748 schools in CO
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
50-54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
50-54%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
27
20
Grade 1 Students
47
19
Grade 2 Students
42
21
Grade 3 Students
58
25
Grade 4 Students
42
24
Grade 5 Students
45
22
Grade 6 Students
44
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Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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2%
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
75%
13%
% Black
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n/a
% White
24%
80%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
n/a
2%
Diversity Score
0.38
0.35
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%