Swanson Traditional School

17677 Parker Dr
South Bend, IN 46635
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 454 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Swanson Traditional School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 454 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • : Top 20% in IN
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Swanson Traditional School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

School Overview

Swanson Traditional School's student population of 454 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 31% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
454 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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School Rankings

Swanson Traditional School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Swanson Traditional School is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IN)
#180 out of 1763 schools
(Top 20%)
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60-64%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Swanson Traditional School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Swanson Traditional School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Swanson Traditional School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
2%
3%
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Hispanic
10%
14%
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Black
19%
13%
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White
56%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Indiana.
0.63
This chart displays the diversity score of Swanson Traditional School and the public school average diversity score of Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Swanson Traditional School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Swanson Traditional School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Swanson Traditional School's ranking?
Swanson Traditional School is ranked #180 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Swanson Traditional School often compared to?
Swanson Traditional Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Darden Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Swanson Traditional School?
454 students attend Swanson Traditional School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Swanson Traditional School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 13% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Swanson Traditional School?
Swanson Traditional School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Swanson Traditional School offer ?
Swanson Traditional School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Swanson Traditional School part of?
Swanson Traditional School is part of South Bend Community School Corp School District.
In what neighborhood is Swanson Traditional School located?
Swanson Traditional School is located in the Swanson Highlands neighborhood of South Bend, IN.

School Reviews

5   5/10/2010
My son was in a private school that did not have the resources to accomodate his learning. He was only in Kindergarten but his learning level was very demanding for a Kindergarten teacher. Mrs. Katie Clark at Swanson began her first year with Swanson and My son was assigned to her class. I never thought my son was going to accomplish anything in Kindergarten except learn better social skills. I was so wrong. Katie Clark took on a classroom with all different levels of learning and catered to each one. Every child in Mrs. Clark's class took home more than just learning, they learned self esteem and confidence that I have never seen a teacher accomplish as well as Mrs. Clark. My child was very fortunate to have Mrs. Clark, she is the very best Kindergarten Teacher I have every seen. M
- Posted by Parent - ghera

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 454 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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