Serving 111 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Swift Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 111 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Swift Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Swift Elementary School's student population of 111 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
111 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Swift Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Swift Elementary School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#623 out of 1285 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
18:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
28%
10%
Black
3%
32%
White
58%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Swift Elementary School's ranking?
Swift Elementary School is ranked #623 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Swift Elementary School?
111 students attend Swift Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Swift Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Swift Elementary School?
Swift Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Swift Elementary School offer ?
Swift Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Swift Elementary School part of?
Swift Elementary School is part of Baldwin County School District.
School Calendar
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Date
Last day to register!
July 19, 2024 (Friday)
First Day of School 2024-2025
August 08, 2024 (Thursday)
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