Swain Elementary School
Swain Elementary School serves 484 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Swain Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 60% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Swain Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
Swain Elementary School's student population of 484 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 484 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 36 teachers |
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School Comparison
Swain Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 2,188 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Swain Elementary School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (GA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #918 out of 2188 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 43% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 39% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 17% | 15% |
| Black | 1% | 37% |
| White | 78% | 40% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.36 | 0.69 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 61% | 56% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 13% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Gordon County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Swain Elementary School is Calhoun High School (4.9 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Calhoun Middle School (4.9 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Calhoun Calhoun High School Math: 35% | Reading: 52%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,105 student10
4.9 miles
355 S River St
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 629-9213 4.9 9-12 1,105 - Calhoun Calhoun Middle School Math: 46% | Reading: 29%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 977 students10
4.9 miles
399 S River St
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 629-3340 4.9 6-8 977 - Calhoun Belwood Elementary School Math: 52% | Reading: 50%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-5 | 553 students10
5.0 miles
590 Belwood Rd Se
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 629-9547 5 PK-5 553 - Calhoun Calhoun Elementary School Math: 48% | Reading: 43%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 3-5 | 958 students10
5.0 miles
101 Raymond King Dr
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 629-7130 5 3-5 958 - Adairsville Adairsville Middle School Math: 44% | Reading: 39%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 6-8 | 761 students10
5.9 miles
485 Old Highway 41 Nw
Adairsville, GA 30103
(770) 606-5842 5.9 6-8 761
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