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
Total Classroom Teachers (05-06)
13 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (CA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
21:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
27%
12%
Hispanic
23%
56%
Black
44%
5%
White
2%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.67
Eligible for Free Lunch (04-05)
52%
40%
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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