Swansea Elementary School
Tel:
(720) 424-3630
Swansea Elementary School serves 486 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 12% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 35%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Swansea Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Swansea Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
School Overview
Swansea Elementary School's student population of 486 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 486 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 34 teachers |
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School Comparison
Swansea Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,768 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Swansea Elementary School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CO) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1595 out of 1768 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 12% | 35% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20% | 44% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 91% | 34% |
| Black | 5% | 5% |
| White | 2% | 53% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.17 | 0.60 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 85% | 34% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Swansea Elementary School is Colorado High School Charter - Ges (0.4 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Bruce Randolph School (0.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Denver Colorado High School Charter - Ges Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 138 students
0.4 miles
4800 Race Street
Denver, CO 80216
(303) 997-0491 0.4 9-12 138 - Denver Bruce Randolph School Grades: 6-12 | 739 students
0.7 miles
3955 Steele Street
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 424-1080 0.7 6-12 739 - Denver International Academy Of Denver At Harrington Grades: PK-5 | 289 students
0.9 miles
2401 East 37th Avenue
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 424-6420 0.9 PK-5 289 - Denver University Prep - Steele St. Charter School
Grades: PK-5 | 238 students
0.9 miles
3230 East 38th Avenue
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 329-8412 0.9 PK-5 238 - Denver Wyatt Academy Charter School
Grades: K-5 | 260 students
1.1 miles
3620 Franklin Street
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 292-5515 1.1 K-5 260
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