Swartz Lower Elementary School

235 Swartz School Rd
Monroe, LA 71203
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Swartz Lower Elementary School serves 377 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 377 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Swartz Lower Elementary School's student population of 377 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
377 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Swartz Lower Elementary School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (LA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
4%
9%
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Black
40%
42%
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White
50%
43%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.59
This chart display the diversity score of Swartz Lower Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
46%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
2%
2%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Swartz Lower Elementary School often compared to?
Swartz Lower Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lakeshore School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Swartz Lower Elementary School?
377 students attend Swartz Lower Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Swartz Lower Elementary School students are White, 40% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Swartz Lower Elementary School?
Swartz Lower Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Swartz Lower Elementary School offer ?
Swartz Lower Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Swartz Lower Elementary School part of?
Swartz Lower Elementary School is part of Ouachita Parish School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 377 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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