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Swink Elementary School

Summary:

Swink Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 180 students in grades K-6 in the small town of Swink, Colorado. The school consistently outperforms the state and its local Crowley County School District No. Re-1-J on standardized tests, with a higher percentage of students scoring proficient or better in English Language Arts and Math compared to state averages.

One key differentiator for Swink Elementary is its racial makeup, with 82.22% of students identifying as white, significantly higher than the surrounding schools like Crowley County Elementary K-6 (47.64% white) and Jefferson Intermediate School (21.11% white). Additionally, Swink has a lower percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch (55%) compared to nearby schools like Manzanola Elementary School (78.18%) and La Junta Intermediate School (79.36%).

Swink Elementary's consistent high performance, despite its relatively small size and less diverse student population, suggests the school may have access to more resources and support to help its students succeed academically. This presents an opportunity for collaboration and knowledge-sharing with the surrounding schools, which have higher percentages of economically disadvantaged and minority students, to help improve outcomes for all students in the region.


Detail:

Public K-6

 610 Columbia Street
       Swink, CO  81077

(719) 384-8103

District: Swink School District No. 33

SchoolDigger Rank:
268th of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,255 Help


Students who attend Swink Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Swink Junior-Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.0 Help
Number of students:  169

Racial breakdown:

White:
84.6%
Hispanic:
11.8%
American Indian:
1.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  59.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Swink Elementary School ranks better than 71.6% of elementary schools in Colorado. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 69.57. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (84.6%), Hispanic (11.8%), American Indian (1.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 59.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Swink Elementary School is 11. (See more...)
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Compare Swink Elementary School employs 15.2 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Swink Elementary School is $15,255.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Swink Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Swink School District No. 33:

SchoolDigger ranks Swink School District No. 33 27th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Swink Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Swink Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 63.51 320th 808 60.4%
2005 70.36 256th 823 68.9%
2006 71.36 243rd 829 70.7%
2007 55.77 424th 852 50.2%
2008 67.09 283rd 849 66.7%
2009 60.19 380th 872 56.4%
2010 69.81 288th 925 68.9%
2011 82.39 140th 935 85.0%
2012 81.25 138th 935 85.2%
2013 84.27 122nd 954 87.2%
2014 85.35 106th 962 89.0%
2015 59.74 330th 938 64.8%
2016 66.92 274th 914 70.0%
2017 80.82 152nd 929 83.6%
2018 83.83 134th 917 85.4%
2019 88.55 90th 965 90.7%
2021 82.95 125th 710 82.4%
2022 75.09 212th 921 77.0%
2023 75.96 198th 933 78.8%
2024 69.57 268th 943 71.6%
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Rank History for White students at Swink Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 71.02 141st 596 76.3%
2023 41.74 314th 525 40.2%
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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.

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Data source: Colorado Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Swink Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 139 0 2 30 0 n/a n/a 0 171
1989 137 0 2 32 0 n/a n/a 0 171
1990 137 0 0 40 0 n/a n/a 0 177
1991 144 0 0 41 0 n/a n/a 0 185
1992 144 1 1 43 0 n/a n/a 0 189
1993 131 1 1 36 0 n/a n/a 0 169
1994 140 0 1 36 0 n/a n/a 0 177
1995 137 0 0 43 0 n/a n/a 0 180
1996 137 0 0 43 0 n/a n/a 0 180
1997 144 0 0 36 0 n/a n/a 0 180
1998 141 0 0 24 1 n/a n/a 0 166
1999 151 0 1 27 1 n/a n/a 0 180
2000 147 0 2 27 2 n/a n/a 0 178
2001 140 0 2 35 2 n/a n/a 0 179
2002 131 1 4 60 0 n/a n/a 0 196
2003 131 1 4 60 0 n/a n/a 0 196
2004 151 1 8 56 0 n/a n/a 0 216
2005 141 1 9 52 0 n/a n/a 0 203
2006 124 1 10 51 0 n/a n/a 0 186
2007 134 1 9 51 0 n/a n/a 0 195
2008 135 1 6 56 0 n/a n/a 0 198
2009 130 1 10 54 1 n/a n/a 0 196
2010 128 0 11 51 2 n/a n/a 0 192
2011 126 2 12 58 1 0 0 0 199
2012 126 3 13 49 1 0 1 0 193
2013 118 3 14 46 1 0 7 0 189
2014 110 2 10 53 0 0 6 0 181
2015 123 3 12 55 0 0 2 0 195
2016 143 2 4 55 0 0 1 0 205
2017 137 5 5 48 0 0 1 0 196
2018 136 4 3 50 0 0 2 0 195
2019 123 4 3 46 0 0 0 0 176
2020 122 1 3 42 0 0 0 0 168
2021 131 2 3 33 0 0 0 0 169
2022 145 0 2 27 1 0 1 0 176
2023 148 2 3 24 2 0 1 0 180
2024 143 0 2 20 3 0 1 0 169

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 Swink Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 171 13.6 12.5 n/a
1989 171 13.0 13.1 31.6
1990 177 13.0 13.6 18.1
1991 185 12.8 14.4 27.6
1992 189 13.5 14.0 30.2
1993 169 13.0 13.0 22.5
1994 177 13.2 13.4 29.4
1995 180 13.3 13.5 27.8
1996 180 13.3 13.5 27.8
1997 180 13.7 13.1 26.1
1998 166 15.7 10.6 16.3
1999 180 14.5 12.4 20
2000 178 14.4 12.4 21.9
2001 179 13.9 12.9 24
2002 196 14.9 13.2 28.6
2003 196 14.9 13.2 28.6
2004 216 14.8 14.6 25.5
2005 203 16.1 12.6 23.2
2006 186 15.6 11.9 18.8
2007 195 15.0 13.0 26.7
2008 198 15.3 12.9 40.4
2009 196 15.2 12.9 39.3
2010 192 15.4 12.4 44.8
2011 199 16.2 12.2 45.7
2012 193 16.1 11.9 50.8
2013 189 15.8 11.9 47.1
2014 181 14.6 12.3 50.8
2015 195 16.0 12.1 47.2
2016 205 15.0 13.6 46.8
2017 196 14.1 13.8 41.8
2018 195 15.4 12.6 43.6
2019 176 13.9 12.6 42
2020 168 13.7 12.1 39.9
2021 169 13.9 12.1 49.1
2022 176 15.9 11.0 47.7
2023 180 16.2 11.1 55
2024 169 15.2 11.0 59.2

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 Swink Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 171 13.6 12.5 n/a
1989 171 13.0 13.1 31.6
1990 177 13.0 13.6 18.1
1991 185 12.8 14.4 27.6
1992 189 13.5 14.0 30.2
1993 169 13.0 13.0 22.5
1994 177 13.2 13.4 29.4
1995 180 13.3 13.5 27.8
1996 180 13.3 13.5 27.8
1997 180 13.7 13.1 26.1
1998 166 15.7 10.6 16.3
1999 180 14.5 12.4 20
2000 178 14.4 12.4 21.9
2001 179 13.9 12.9 24
2002 196 14.9 13.2 28.6
2003 196 14.9 13.2 28.6
2004 216 14.8 14.6 25.5
2005 203 16.1 12.6 23.2
2006 186 15.6 11.9 18.8
2007 195 15.0 13.0 26.7
2008 198 15.3 12.9 40.4
2009 196 15.2 12.9 39.3
2010 192 15.4 12.4 44.8
2011 199 16.2 12.2 45.7
2012 193 16.1 11.9 50.8
2013 189 15.8 11.9 47.1
2014 181 14.6 12.3 50.8
2015 195 16.0 12.1 47.2
2016 205 15.0 13.6 46.8
2017 196 14.1 13.8 41.8
2018 195 15.4 12.6 43.6
2019 176 13.9 12.6 42
2020 168 13.7 12.1 39.9
2021 169 13.9 12.1 49.1
2022 176 15.9 11.0 47.7
2023 180 16.2 11.1 55
2024 169 15.2 11.0 59.2

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Swink Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $10,352
2020 $11,554
2021 $12,143
2022 $13,450
2023 $15,255

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Swink Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 90th of 965 Elementary schoolsRanks 198th of 933 Elementary schools
 11.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Swink Elementary School)6359.1
 3.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Swink School District No. 33)6359.1
 3.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)41.339.9
 1.4%
3rd Grade Math (Swink Elementary School)48.154.5
 6.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Swink School District No. 33)48.154.5
 6.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Colorado)4140.4
 0.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Swink Elementary School)76.959.3
 17.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Swink School District No. 33)76.959.3
 17.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)4843.8
 4.2%
4th Grade Math (Swink Elementary School)76.948.1
 28.8%
   4th Grade Math (Swink School District No. 33)76.948.1
 28.8%
   4th Grade Math (Colorado)33.632.7
 0.9%
5th Grade Science (Swink Elementary School)94.153.3
 40.8%
   5th Grade Science (Swink School District No. 33)94.153.3
 40.8%
   5th Grade Science (Colorado)35.933.9
 2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Swink Elementary School)76.548.3
 28.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Swink School District No. 33)76.548.3
 28.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)48.447.8
 0.6%
5th Grade Math (Swink Elementary School)76.555.2
 21.3%
   5th Grade Math (Swink School District No. 33)76.555.2
 21.3%
   5th Grade Math (Colorado)35.736.5
 0.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Swink Elementary School)59.357.9
 1.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Swink School District No. 33)59.357.9
 1.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)43.643.4
 0.2%
6th Grade Math (Swink Elementary School)59.347.4
 11.9%
   6th Grade Math (Swink School District No. 33)59.347.4
 11.9%
   6th Grade Math (Colorado)29.528.2
 1.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Swink Elementary School)6855.7
 12.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Swink School District No. 33)59.453
 6.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)45.843.7
 2.1%
All Grades Math (Swink Elementary School)63.951.5
 12.4%
   All Grades Math (Swink School District No. 33)52.344.3
 8%
   All Grades Math (Colorado)34.732.9
 1.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students176180
 2.3%
African American42
 50%
American Indian02
Asian33
Hispanic4624
 47.8%
Pacific Islander00
White123148
 20.3%
Two or More Races01
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients42%55%
 13%

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Swink Elementary School ranks 268th of 943 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Swink Elementary School are 85% White, 12% Hispanic, 2% American Indian, 1% Asian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 169 students attended Swink Elementary School.

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

High : Swink Junior-Senior High School


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