Swett (John) Elementary School (Closed 2008)

Swett (John) Elementary School serves 227 students in grades Kindergarten-5. 
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which was higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic and Asian).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
227 students

Showing 1998–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers (05-06)
13 teachers

Showing 1997–2006. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

This School
State Level (CA)
American Indian
4%
1%

Showing 1994–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
27%
12%

Showing 1998–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
23%
56%

Showing 1998–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Black
44%
5%

Showing 1998–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

White
2%
20%

Showing 1998–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
98%
0.67

Showing 1998–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Free Lunch (04-05)
52%
40%

Showing 1996–2005. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (04-05)
13%
9%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Swett (John) Elementary School?
227 students attend Swett (John) Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Swett (John) Elementary School students are Black, 27% of students are Asian, 23% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are White.
What grades does Swett (John) Elementary School offer ?
Swett (John) Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Swett (John) Elementary School part of?
Swett (John) Elementary School is part of San Francisco Unified School District.

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