Swift Elementary School

Summary:

Swift Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Bon Secour, Alabama, serving grades PK-6 with a relatively small student population of 118 students as of the 2022-2023 school year. The school faces several challenges, including low academic performance, a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, and a declining statewide ranking.

Compared to other schools in the Baldwin County district, Swift Elementary has a notably higher percentage of Hispanic students at 27.12%, while the surrounding schools range from 6.67% to 31.85%. Academically, Swift Elementary consistently underperforms the Baldwin County and Alabama state averages across various subject areas and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 16.67% of 3rd-grade students at Swift Elementary were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 45.41% in Baldwin County and 42.16% statewide. The school's statewide ranking has also declined over the years, from being ranked 157 out of 681 Alabama elementary schools in 2018-2019 to being ranked 469 out of 684 in 2023-2024, placing it in the bottom third of elementary schools in the state.

The high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at Swift Elementary, ranging from 81.72% to 91.53% over the past few years, suggests that the school serves a population with significant socioeconomic challenges, which may contribute to the lower academic performance observed. When compared to nearby schools like J. Larry Newton School and Elberta Elementary, which have significantly higher academic proficiency rates, it is clear that Swift Elementary is underperforming academically and facing significant challenges in providing a quality education for its students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 6330 Bon Secour Hwy
       Bon Secour, AL  36511-3217


(251) 949-6422

District: Baldwin County

SchoolDigger Rank:
469th of 684 Alabama Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,030 Help


Students who attend Swift Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Foley Middle School
High:    Foley High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.4 Help
Number of students:  118

Racial breakdown:

White:
62.7%
Hispanic:
27.1%
Two or more races:
7.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  91.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Swift Elementary School ranks worse than 68.6% of elementary schools in Alabama. It also ranks 20th among 22 ranked elementary schools in the Baldwin County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 34.04. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Swift Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Baldwin County School District. Racial makeup is: White (62.7%), Hispanic (27.1%), two or more races (7.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 91.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Baldwin County School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Swift Elementary School is 11.4, which is the lowest among 23 elementary schools in the Baldwin County School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Swift Elementary School is $17,030, which is the highest among 23 elementary schools in the Baldwin County School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Swift Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Swift Elementary School 469th of 684 Alabama public elementary schools. (See Swift Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Baldwin County:

SchoolDigger ranks Baldwin County 33rd of 137 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Swift Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Swift Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 78.58 97th 623 84.4%
2005 56.49 301st 688 56.3%
2006 49.74 372nd 689 46.0%
2007 62.21 266th 698 61.9%
2008 68.94 191st 698 72.6%
2009 56.31 324th 696 53.4%
2010 60.57 307th 704 56.4%
2011 61.57 304th 709 57.1%
2012 66.76 230th 696 67.0%
2013 64.28 263rd 696 62.2%
2014 55.73 301st 695 56.7%
2015 37.01 450th 691 34.9%
2016 30.90 492nd 691 28.8%
2017 43.57 411th 688 40.3%
2018 70.54 192nd 680 71.8%
2019 72.72 157th 681 76.9%
2021 41.94 402nd 692 41.9%
2022 41.63 400th 687 41.8%
2023 28.48 495th 680 27.2%
2024 34.04 469th 684 31.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Swift Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.21 63rd 651 90.3%
2019 77.27 84th 649 87.1%
2021 35.02 441st 653 32.5%
2022 49.55 338th 651 48.1%
2023 69.63 150th 623 75.9%
2024 43.68 396th 670 40.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Swift Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 46.68 362nd 639 43.3%
2018 68.22 187th 640 70.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Swift Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 40.26 403rd 639 36.9%
2018 69.19 188th 650 71.1%
2022 25.74 494th 669 26.2%
2023 36.47 426th 649 34.4%
2024 26.21 489th 655 25.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Swift Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 43.08 75th 130 42.3%
2018 71.76 26th 140 81.4%
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Rank History for White students at Swift Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 37.26 235th 369 36.3%
2018 71.65 118th 508 76.8%
2019 60.13 178th 529 66.4%
2021 13.62 504th 539 6.5%
2022 25.95 438th 540 18.9%
2023 20.51 458th 528 13.3%
2024 21.46 466th 535 12.9%
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Data source: test scores: Alabama State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Alabama State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Swift Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 87 87
1989 102 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 105
1990 112 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 113
1991 105 0 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 111
1992 126 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 130
1993 121 1 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 125
1994 137 0 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 142
1995 126 0 2 7 0 n/a n/a 0 135
1996 126 0 2 7 0 n/a n/a 0 135
1997 131 0 2 6 0 n/a n/a 0 139
1998 107 0 0 10 0 n/a n/a 0 117
1999 108 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 110
2000 119 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 123
2001 120 0 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 128
2002 114 2 0 7 2 n/a n/a 0 125
2003 114 2 0 7 2 n/a n/a 0 125
2004 130 0 0 8 2 n/a n/a 0 140
2005 134 2 1 10 0 n/a n/a 0 147
2006 166 2 0 14 1 n/a n/a 0 183
2007 150 3 0 22 1 n/a n/a 0 176
2008 166 4 0 30 0 n/a n/a 0 200
2009 179 4 1 29 2 n/a n/a 0 215
2010 208 8 1 46 0 n/a n/a 2 265
2011 173 8 1 46 1 0 4 0 233
2012 207 4 1 41 1 2 3 0 259
2013 213 9 1 52 0 0 9 0 284
2014 205 10 1 47 0 0 9 0 272
2015 185 6 1 46 1 0 15 0 254
2016 186 12 1 60 1 0 21 0 281
2017 183 19 0 70 2 0 22 0 296
2018 161 15 0 73 0 0 24 0 273
2019 77 6 0 37 0 0 12 0 132
2020 64 6 0 29 0 0 14 0 113
2021 53 0 1 29 0 0 10 0 93
2022 65 3 0 31 1 0 11 0 111
2023 74 3 0 32 0 0 9 0 118

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Swift Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 87 7.0 12.4 0
1989 105 6.0 17.5 n/a
1990 113 6.0 18.8 0
1991 111 5.0 22.2 n/a
1992 130 6.0 21.6 n/a
1993 125 7.0 17.9 n/a
1994 142 8.0 17.8 n/a
1995 135 12.1 11.2 n/a
1996 135 12.1 11.2 n/a
1997 139 10.9 12.8 33.1
1998 117 9.7 12.1 34.2
1999 110 9.0 12.2 46.4
2000 123 8.0 15.4 43.1
2001 128 9.0 14.2 50.8
2002 125 8.0 15.6 58.4
2003 125 8.0 15.6 58.4
2004 140 11.2 12.5 57.9
2005 147 15.0 9.8 60.5
2006 183 13.0 14.1 61.7
2007 176 13.5 13.0 51.1
2008 200 15.8 12.7 52.5
2009 215 14.1 15.1 57.7
2010 265 17.7 14.9 66.5
2011 233 18.5 12.5 62.2
2012 259 17.3 14.9 65.6
2013 284 21.4 13.2 69.4
2014 272 19.3 14.0 69.1
2015 254 17.0 14.9 61.8
2016 281 20.0 14.0 69.8
2017 296 17.8 16.6 72.6
2018 273 20.0 13.6 73.3
2019 132 10.5 12.5 70.5
2020 113 9.7 11.5 77
2021 93 10.3 9.0 81.7
2022 111 10.1 10.9 82
2023 118 10.3 11.4 91.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Swift Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 87 7.0 12.4 0
1989 105 6.0 17.5 n/a
1990 113 6.0 18.8 0
1991 111 5.0 22.2 n/a
1992 130 6.0 21.6 n/a
1993 125 7.0 17.9 n/a
1994 142 8.0 17.8 n/a
1995 135 12.1 11.2 n/a
1996 135 12.1 11.2 n/a
1997 139 10.9 12.8 33.1
1998 117 9.7 12.1 34.2
1999 110 9.0 12.2 46.4
2000 123 8.0 15.4 43.1
2001 128 9.0 14.2 50.8
2002 125 8.0 15.6 58.4
2003 125 8.0 15.6 58.4
2004 140 11.2 12.5 57.9
2005 147 15.0 9.8 60.5
2006 183 13.0 14.1 61.7
2007 176 13.5 13.0 51.1
2008 200 15.8 12.7 52.5
2009 215 14.1 15.1 57.7
2010 265 17.7 14.9 66.5
2011 233 18.5 12.5 62.2
2012 259 17.3 14.9 65.6
2013 284 21.4 13.2 69.4
2014 272 19.3 14.0 69.1
2015 254 17.0 14.9 61.8
2016 281 20.0 14.0 69.8
2017 296 17.8 16.6 72.6
2018 273 20.0 13.6 73.3
2019 132 10.5 12.5 70.5
2020 113 9.7 11.5 77
2021 93 10.3 9.0 81.7
2022 111 10.1 10.9 82
2023 118 10.3 11.4 91.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Swift Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,133 (12.5%) $14,892 (87.4%) $17,030

Data source: Alabama Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Swift Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 157th of 681 Elementary schoolsRanks 495th of 680 Elementary schools
 49.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Swift Elementary School)86.714.3
 72.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Baldwin County)67.146.7
 20.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Alabama)57.543.6
 13.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Swift Elementary School)62.514.3
 48.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Baldwin County)56.938.9
 18.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)47.334.9
 12.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Swift Elementary School)405.6
 34.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Baldwin County)58.538.8
 19.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)44.933.9
 10.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Swift Elementary School)66.714.3
 52.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Baldwin County)60.139.7
 20.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)45.329.1
 16.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students132118
 10.6%
African American63
 50%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic3732
 13.5%
Pacific Islander00
White7774
 3.9%
Two or More Races129
 25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients70.5%91.5%
 21.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Swift Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 118 students attended Swift Elementary School.

Students who attend Swift Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Foley Middle School
High : Foley High School

Swift Elementary School ranks 469th of 684 Alabama elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Swift Elementary School are 63% White, 27% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 3% African American.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Alabama State Department of Education.

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