Swigert International School

Summary:

Swigert International School is a high-performing public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Denver, Colorado. With a consistent 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, Swigert stands out as one of the top elementary schools in the state, significantly outperforming the School District No. 1 and the state of Colorado in academic achievement.

Swigert's academic excellence is evident in its CMAS assessment results, where 72.4% of students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 40.7% for the district and 44.1% for the state. In math, 69.8% of Swigert students were proficient or better, significantly higher than the district's 31.2% and the state's 34.2%. Additionally, Swigert boasts a diverse student population, with a racial makeup that is more representative of the community than nearby schools like Willow Elementary, Stedman Elementary, and Westerly Creek Elementary.

While Swigert's overall performance is exceptional, the school's Gifted and Talented program appears to be an area that could use further attention. Although Swigert ranked 1st out of 110 Colorado elementary schools in this category in 2018-2019, the school's ranking has since declined, suggesting a need to examine and address any potential barriers to access and participation in this program. Nevertheless, Swigert International School remains a shining example of academic excellence, diversity, and a strong commitment to providing a high-quality education to its students.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

3480 Syracuse Street
Denver, CO 80238

(720) 424-4800

District: School District No. 1

SchoolDigger Rank:
60^th of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,892

Student/teacher ratio: 17.1

Number of students: 571

Racial breakdown:

White:

63.7%

Hispanic:

13.8%

Two or more races:

9.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 15.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Swigert International School ranks better than 93.6% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks 13^th among 94 ranked elementary schools in the School District No. 1. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 91.48. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Swigert International School is $15,892. 91 elementary schools in the School District No. 1 spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Swigert International School:

SchoolDigger ranks Swigert International School 60^th of 943 Colorado public elementary schools. (See Swigert International School in the ranking list.)

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White students:

School District No. 1:

SchoolDigger ranks School District No. 1 78^th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Swigert International School

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Rank History for all students at Swigert International School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile
2014	87.82	83^rd	962	91.4%
2015	95.47	30^th	938	96.8%
2016	92.63	46^th	914	95.0%
2017	96.80	16^th	929	98.3%
2018	96.19	22^nd	917	97.6%
2019	93.62	40^th	965	95.9%
2021	92.51	49^th	710	93.1%
2022	92.56	47^th	921	94.9%
2023	91.70	61^st	933	93.5%
2024	91.48	60^th	943	93.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Swigert International School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile
2018	95.40	13^th	690	98.1%
2019	89.30	46^th	758	93.9%
2021	86.31	47^th	351	86.6%
2022	88.27	48^th	595	91.9%
2023	87.34	53^rd	642	91.7%
2024	78.90	117^th	684	82.9%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Swigert International School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile
2018	56.50	50^th	84	40.5%
2019	81.40	1^st	110	99.1%
2024	56.73	50^th	91	45.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Swigert International School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile
2018	93.44	28^th	693	96.0%
2019	91.38	40^th	764	94.8%
2021	89.44	41^st	352	88.4%
2022	88.29	53^rd	594	91.1%
2023	85.57	73^rd	649	88.8%
2024	92.71	32^nd	683	95.3%

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Rank History for White students at Swigert International School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile
2018	93.61	12^th	337	96.4%
2019	89.37	29^th	596	95.1%
2021	88.83	29^th	288	89.9%
2022	87.07	36^th	454	92.1%
2023	88.02	38^th	525	92.8%
2024	84.31	47^th	539	91.3%

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Data source: test scores: Colorado 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.

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

Review counts

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Enrollment information for Swigert International School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2012	217	21	11	31	0	0	23	303
2013	366	32	18	45	0	0	38	499
2014	447	31	21	48	2	0	50	599
2015	504	31	19	50	2	0	52	658
2016	524	27	19	57	2	0	51	680
2017	491	20	23	52	2	0	53	641
2018	458	18	21	57	4	0	49	607
2019	432	16	24	55	5	0	39	571
2020	421	26	24	77	4	0	35	587
2021	386	34	24	83	2	0	39	568
2022	375	34	32	84	0	0	46	571
2023	364	41	29	79	1	2	55	571

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 Swigert International School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	303	16.2	18.6	7.6
2013	499	25.2	19.7	6.8
2014	599	28.3	21.1	6.3
2015	658	37.0	17.7	6.5
2016	680	38.0	17.8	6.5
2017	641	36.0	17.8	5.5
2018	607	32.0	18.9	6.1
2019	571	30.8	18.5	6.5
2020	587	33.4	17.5	9.2
2021	568	34.5	16.4	11.6
2022	571	35.8	15.9	13.7
2023	571	33.3	17.1	15.6

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 Swigert International School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	303	16.2	18.6	7.6
2013	499	25.2	19.7	6.8
2014	599	28.3	21.1	6.3
2015	658	37.0	17.7	6.5
2016	680	38.0	17.8	6.5
2017	641	36.0	17.8	5.5
2018	607	32.0	18.9	6.1
2019	571	30.8	18.5	6.5
2020	587	33.4	17.5	9.2
2021	568	34.5	16.4	11.6
2022	571	35.8	15.9	13.7
2023	571	33.3	17.1	15.6

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 Swigert International School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$11,805
2020	$12,010
2021	$12,530
2022	$13,719
2023	$15,892

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Swigert International 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 40^th of 965 Elementary schools	Ranks 61^st of 933 Elementary schools	2.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Swigert International School)	70.1	72.8	2.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (School District No. 1)	39.4	40.1	0.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	41.3	39.9	1.4%
3rd Grade Math (Swigert International School)	60.9	75.3	14.4%
3rd Grade Math (School District No. 1)	37.5	36.4	1.1%
3rd Grade Math (Colorado)	41	40.4	0.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Swigert International School)	81	81.1	0.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (School District No. 1)	43.6	40.6	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	48	43.8	4.2%
4th Grade Math (Swigert International School)	67	65.9	1.1%
4th Grade Math (School District No. 1)	31.2	29	2.2%
4th Grade Math (Colorado)	33.6	32.7	0.9%
5th Grade Science (Swigert International School)	64.2	52.6	11.6%
5th Grade Science (School District No. 1)	25.9	26.2	0.3%
5th Grade Science (Colorado)	35.9	33.9	2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Swigert International School)	78.2	72.3	5.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (School District No. 1)	42.3	41.2	1.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	48.4	47.8	0.6%
5th Grade Math (Swigert International School)	68.2	59.8	8.4%
5th Grade Math (School District No. 1)	34.9	33.2	1.7%
5th Grade Math (Colorado)	35.7	36.5	0.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Swigert International School)	76.8	75.3	1.5%
All Grades English Language Arts (School District No. 1)	42.8	40.3	2.5%
All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)	45.8	43.7	2.1%
All Grades Math (Swigert International School)	65.7	66.8	1.1%
All Grades Math (School District No. 1)	32.7	30.3	2.4%
All Grades Math (Colorado)	34.7	32.9	1.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	571	571
African American	16	41	156.3%
American Indian	5	1	80%
Asian	24	29	20.8%
Hispanic	55	79	43.6%
Pacific Islander	0	2
White	432	364	15.7%
Two or More Races	39	55	41%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	6.5%	15.6%	9.1%

Schools Near Swigert International School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				CMAS English Language Arts (2024)							CMAS Math (2024)							CMAS Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CMAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts All Grades	CMAS Math 3rd Grade	CMAS Math 4th Grade	CMAS Math 5th Grade	CMAS Math 6th Grade	CMAS Math 7th Grade	CMAS Math 8th Grade	CMAS Math All Grades	CMAS Science 5th Grade	CMAS Science 8th Grade	Total
Swigert International School	Public	PK, KG-5	3480 Syracuse Street	Denver	80238	Denver County	School District No. 1	No	No	No	No	(720) 424-4800	571	33	17.1	15.6%	364 (63.7%)	41 (7.2%)	79 (13.8%)	29 (5.1%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	55 (9.6%)	91.5	60^th of 943 public elementary schools	93.6%		91.7	61^st of 933 public elementary schools	93.5%	1	62.4	76.2	78.3				72.4	59.6	77.2	72.0				69.8	64.4		$15,892
Westerly Creek Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	8800 East 28th Avenue	Denver	80238	Denver County	School District No. 1	No	No	No	No	(720) 424-3160	680	40	16.8	14.3%	442 (65.0%)	42 (6.2%)	93 (13.7%)	25 (3.7%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	74 (10.9%)	95.6	24^th of 943 public elementary schools	97.5%		94.2	36^th of 933 public elementary schools	96.1%	12	85.9	79.1	77.1				80.8	82.2	64.8	71.9				73.3	68.8		$16,552
Smith Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3590 Jasmine Street	Denver	80207	Denver County	School District No. 1	No	No	No	Yes	(720) 424-4000	420	29	14.5	85.5%	33 (7.9%)	108 (25.7%)	248 (59.0%)	4 (1.0%)	5 (1.2%)	3 (0.7%)	19 (4.5%)	22.2	708^th of 943 public elementary schools	24.9%		8.1	909^th of 933 public elementary schools	2.6%	201			41.7				22.3	21.4	8.9	23.1				18.3	25.0		$19,944
Hallett Academy	Public	PK, KG-5	2950 Jasmine Street	Denver	80207	Denver County	School District No. 1	No	No	No	Yes	(720) 424-6070	238	20	11.9	89.1%	15 (6.3%)	158 (66.4%)	35 (14.7%)	4 (1.7%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (10.1%)	17.5	770^th of 943 public elementary schools	18.3%		12.2	854^th of 933 public elementary schools	8.5%	84	29.2	10.0	9.7				15.3	58.3	10.0	9.7				23.5	10.0		$23,983
Ashley Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1914 Syracuse Street	Denver	80220	Denver County	School District No. 1	No	No	No	Yes	(720) 424-9748	260	20	12.7	81.9%	25 (9.6%)	57 (21.9%)	162 (62.3%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.8%)	1 (0.4%)	12 (4.6%)	15.8	795^th of 943 public elementary schools	15.7%		22	708^th of 933 public elementary schools	24.1%	87		21.4					11.5	32.6	6.7	17.9				19.2	10.8		$19,030
Odyssey School of Denver	Public, Charter	K-8	6550 East 21st Avenue	Denver	80207	Denver County	School District No. 1	Yes	No	No	No	(303) 316-3944	291	22	13.3	28.2%	170 (58.4%)	24 (8.2%)	58 (19.9%)	4 (1.4%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (11.0%)	71	248^th of 943 public elementary schools	73.7%		55.9	382^nd of 933 public elementary schools	59.1%	134	66.7	55.3	52.4	61.9	47.1	50.0	57.0	60.5	43.6	42.9	38.1	16.7	25.0	41.8	35.0	18.8	$11,848
William (Bill) Roberts Ece-8 School	Public	K-8	2100 Akron Way	Denver	80238	Denver County	School District No. 1	No	No	No	No	(720) 424-2640	828	44	18.9	11.7%	580 (70.0%)	52 (6.3%)	106 (12.8%)	26 (3.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	63 (7.6%)	97.2	14^th of 943 public elementary schools	98.5%		97.7	13^th of 933 public elementary schools	98.6%	1	77.4	85.1	83.8	84.1	85.1	88.7	83.8	80.9	79.8	80.8	75.6	75.7	79.2	78.8	67.4	64.1	$15,242
Willow Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	8499 E Stoll Place	Denver	80238	Denver County	School District No. 1	No	No	No	No	(720) 424-2100	594	36	16.5	16.8%	334 (56.2%)	35 (5.9%)	118 (19.9%)	39 (6.6%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	66 (11.1%)	74.1	220^th of 943 public elementary schools	76.7%		79.9	167^th of 933 public elementary schools	82.1%	53	54.7	56.4	62.5				57.6	56.5	51.3	47.2				51.9	47.2		$15,442
Stedman Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2940 Dexter Street	Denver	80207	Denver County	School District No. 1	No	No	No	No	(720) 424-3800	439	26	17.0	42.8%	159 (36.2%)	123 (28.0%)	126 (28.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (6.8%)	57.9	382^nd of 943 public elementary schools	59.5%		47.7	456^th of 933 public elementary schools	51.1%	74	36.4	56.0	58.0				48.8	43.7	42.3	44.9				43.6	38.3		$17,996
Rocky Mountain Prep: Fletcher	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	10455 East 25th Avenue	Aurora	80010	Arapahoe County	Aurora Joint District No. 28	Yes	No	No	Yes	(720) 863-8922	571	41	13.8	79.5%	43 (7.5%)	93 (16.3%)	394 (69.0%)	13 (2.3%)	4 (0.7%)	4 (0.7%)	20 (3.5%)	19.9	742^nd of 943 public elementary schools	21.3%		20.2	728^th of 933 public elementary schools	22.0%	14	29.3	25.0	18.8				24.6	28.4	19.8	23.5				23.9	18.5		$17,149

Frequently Asked Questions about Swigert International School

What district is Swigert International School in?

School District No. 1

What is the racial makeup of Swigert International School?

Students at Swigert International School are 64% White, 14% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races, 7% African American, 5% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Swigert International School attend?

Students who attend Swigert International School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Denver Green School Northfield
Middle : DSST: Conservatory Green Middle School
Middle : DSST: Montview Middle School
Middle : McAuliffe International School
High : Northfield High School

How many students attend Swigert International School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 571 students attended Swigert International School.

Is Swigert International School a good school?

Yes. Swigert International School ranks in the top 6.4% of Colorado elementary schools.

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