Swegle Elementary School
Tel:
(503)399-3191
- Swegle Elementary School serves 546 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 24% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 28% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 55%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 20:1.
- Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 37%.
Top Placements
Swegle Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Swegle Elementary School's student population of 546 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 42% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 546 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 30 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Swegle Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has decreased from 22:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Swegle Elementary School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (OR) |
| Overall School Rank | #1161 out of 1,194 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 24% | 42% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 28% | 55% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 20:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 3% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 63% | 23% |
| Black | n/a | 2% |
| White | 26% | 63% |
| Hawaiian | 5% | 1% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 6% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.54 | 0.55 |
 | ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 75% | 42% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Salem-Keizer SD 24J School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, OR Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Swegle Elementary School is Mckay High School (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Jane Goodall Environmental Middle Charter School (1.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Cesar E Chavez Elementary School (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Salem Mckay High School Grades: 9-12 | 2446 students
0.7 miles
2440 Lancaster Dr Ne
Salem, OR 97305
(503)399-3080 0.7 9-12 2446 - Salem Cesar E Chavez Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 584 students
0.8 miles
2400 Walker Rd Ne
Salem, OR 97305
(503)399-2571 0.8 K-5 584 - Salem Auburn Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 683 students
1.0 miles
4612 Auburn Rd Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503)399-3128 1.0 K-5 683 - Salem Hoover Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 474 students
1.2 miles
1104 Savage Rd Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503)399-3157 1.2 K-5 474 - Salem Scott Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 638 students
1.2 miles
4700 Arizona Ave Ne
Salem, OR 97305
(503)399-3302 1.2 K-5 638
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