Shawswick Elementary School

Summary:

Shawswick Elementary School is a public elementary school in Bedford, Indiana, serving around 480 students in grades K-6. It is part of the North Lawrence Community Schools district, which is ranked 172 out of 381 districts in the state.

While Shawswick's student population is predominantly white (91.88%), the school faces several challenges. Its test scores lag behind both the district and state averages in English Language Arts and Math, with only 28.24% of 3rd graders proficient or better in ELA compared to 35.55% for the district and 38.6% statewide. Shawswick also has higher chronic absenteeism rates (17.4%) and a relatively high percentage of students (52.29%) qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a more economically disadvantaged student population. When compared to higher-performing nearby schools like Needmore Elementary and Parkview Elementary, Shawswick's academic outcomes are significantly weaker.

Shawswick's declining performance over time, with its statewide ranking dropping from 265 out of 1,046 Indiana elementary schools in 2015-2016 to 654 out of 1,010 in 2023-2024, is a concerning trend. Addressing the school's challenges will likely require a multi-faceted approach, including targeted interventions, increased resources, and a focus on improving student engagement and attendance.


Detail:

Public K-6

 71 Shawswick School Rd
       Bedford, IN  47421


(812) 279-3115

District: North Lawrence Com Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
654th of 1,010 Indiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,511 Help


Students who attend Shawswick Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Bedford Middle School
High:    Bedford-North Lawrence High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.8 Help
Number of students:  480

Racial breakdown:

White:
91.9%
Hispanic:
3.8%
Two or more races:
3.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  52.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Shawswick Elementary School ranks worse than 64.8% of elementary schools in Indiana. It also ranks last among 5 ranked elementary schools in the North Lawrence Com Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 37.51. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 (91.9%), Hispanic (3.8%), two or more races (3.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 52.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the North Lawrence Com Schools District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Shawswick Elementary School is 15.8. 3 elementary schools in the North Lawrence Com Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Shawswick Elementary School employs 30.2 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Shawswick Elementary School is $9,511. 3 elementary schools in the North Lawrence Com Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

North Lawrence Com Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks North Lawrence Com Schools 177th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Shawswick Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 34.33 735th 959 23.4%
2006 31.82 752nd 961 21.7%
2007 49.97 585th 985 40.6%
2008 49.88 593rd 996 40.5%
2009 46.29 645th 1003 35.7%
2010 47.23 636th 1009 37.0%
2011 62.40 438th 1025 57.3%
2012 37.32 752nd 1015 25.9%
2013 56.47 535th 1035 48.3%
2014 63.69 423rd 1036 59.2%
2015 66.72 346th 1040 66.7%
2016 72.31 265th 1046 74.7%
2017 61.58 451st 1033 56.3%
2018 63.53 406th 1027 60.5%
2019 57.19 463rd 1031 55.1%
2021 63.39 367th 1016 63.9%
2022 62.82 384th 1020 62.4%
2023 55.87 473rd 1016 53.4%
2024 37.51 654th 1010 35.2%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Shawswick Elementary School Test Scores
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Enrollment information for Shawswick Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 540 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 542
1989 567 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 569
1990 556 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 558
1991 577 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 578
1992 573 2 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 578
1993 587 2 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 594
1994 600 4 3 0 3 n/a n/a 0 610
1995 340 6 1 3 3 n/a n/a 2 355
1996 340 6 1 3 3 n/a n/a 2 355
1997 331 5 0 6 2 n/a n/a 0 344
1998 330 6 1 6 2 n/a n/a 0 345
1999 316 4 1 10 1 n/a n/a 0 332
2000 325 3 1 9 2 n/a n/a 0 340
2001 334 3 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 339
2002 326 3 2 1 1 n/a n/a 0 333
2003 326 3 2 1 1 n/a n/a 0 333
2004 337 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 338
2005 339 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 339
2006 352 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 352
2007 369 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 370
2008 343 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 1 345
2009 344 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 1 345
2010 314 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 314
2011 314 0 0 3 1 0 5 0 323
2012 301 0 0 2 1 0 3 0 307
2013 301 0 0 3 0 0 4 0 308
2014 290 0 0 4 0 0 3 0 297
2015 285 0 0 4 0 0 4 0 293
2016 259 0 0 4 0 0 3 0 266
2017 258 0 0 6 0 0 2 0 266
2018 264 0 0 7 0 0 5 0 276
2019 254 0 2 8 0 0 5 0 269
2020 259 0 2 9 0 0 7 0 277
2021 457 2 5 17 0 0 11 0 492
2022 425 1 2 17 0 0 12 0 457
2023 441 4 0 18 0 0 17 0 480

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 Shawswick Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 542 29.5 18.3 7.6
1989 569 29.7 19.1 10.4
1990 558 30.0 18.6 10.2
1991 578 30.7 18.8 11.2
1992 578 24.9 23.2 12.8
1993 594 29.4 20.2 15.3
1994 610 30.2 20.2 17
1995 355 16.3 21.8 32.3
1996 355 16.3 21.8 32.3
1997 344 16.1 21.4 25.9
1998 345 15.0 23.0 24.1
1999 332 13.7 24.2 31.3
2000 340 14.6 23.3 22.1
2001 339 16.3 20.8 15
2002 333 17.0 19.6 24.6
2003 333 17.0 19.6 24.6
2004 338 17.0 19.9 44.1
2005 339 17.4 19.5 41.6
2006 352 17.7 19.9 24.4
2007 370 n/a n/a 26.5
2008 345 15.9 21.7 26.5
2009 345 15.9 21.7 26.7
2010 314 16.1 19.4 30.3
2011 323 15.1 21.3 36.2
2012 307 17.0 18.0 45.6
2013 308 18.0 17.1 44.5
2014 297 19.0 15.6 44.4
2015 293 16.0 18.3 44
2016 266 16.0 16.6 39.8
2017 266 16.0 16.6 43.2
2018 276 16.0 17.2 47.5
2019 269 16.0 16.8 43.5
2020 277 16.0 17.2 43.7
2021 492 44.0 11.1 50.4
2022 457 31.4 14.5 43.5
2023 480 30.2 15.8 52.3

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 Shawswick Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 542 29.5 18.3 7.6
1989 569 29.7 19.1 10.4
1990 558 30.0 18.6 10.2
1991 578 30.7 18.8 11.2
1992 578 24.9 23.2 12.8
1993 594 29.4 20.2 15.3
1994 610 30.2 20.2 17
1995 355 16.3 21.8 32.3
1996 355 16.3 21.8 32.3
1997 344 16.1 21.4 25.9
1998 345 15.0 23.0 24.1
1999 332 13.7 24.2 31.3
2000 340 14.6 23.3 22.1
2001 339 16.3 20.8 15
2002 333 17.0 19.6 24.6
2003 333 17.0 19.6 24.6
2004 338 17.0 19.9 44.1
2005 339 17.4 19.5 41.6
2006 352 17.7 19.9 24.4
2007 370 n/a n/a 26.5
2008 345 15.9 21.7 26.5
2009 345 15.9 21.7 26.7
2010 314 16.1 19.4 30.3
2011 323 15.1 21.3 36.2
2012 307 17.0 18.0 45.6
2013 308 18.0 17.1 44.5
2014 297 19.0 15.6 44.4
2015 293 16.0 18.3 44
2016 266 16.0 16.6 39.8
2017 266 16.0 16.6 43.2
2018 276 16.0 17.2 47.5
2019 269 16.0 16.8 43.5
2020 277 16.0 17.2 43.7
2021 492 44.0 11.1 50.4
2022 457 31.4 14.5 43.5
2023 480 30.2 15.8 52.3

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 Shawswick Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $599 (6.9%) $8,112 (93.1%) $8,711
2020 $762 (8.1%) $8,593 (91.9%) $9,355
2021 $1,161 (12.8%) $7,927 (87.2%) $9,088
2022 $1,015 (10.7%) $8,495 (89.3%) $9,511

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Shawswick 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 463rd of 1031 Elementary schoolsRanks 473rd of 1016 Elementary schools
 1.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Shawswick Elementary School)38.134.3
 3.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (North Lawrence Com Schools)45.331.7
 13.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)46.339.7
 6.6%
3rd Grade Math (Shawswick Elementary School)54.846.3
 8.5%
   3rd Grade Math (North Lawrence Com Schools)57.852.1
 5.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Indiana)58.753.1
 5.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Shawswick Elementary School)41.536.6
 4.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (North Lawrence Com Schools)41.332.2
 9.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)45.840.3
 5.5%
4th Grade Math (Shawswick Elementary School)6135.2
 25.8%
   4th Grade Math (North Lawrence Com Schools)51.144.9
 6.2%
   4th Grade Math (Indiana)5448.8
 5.2%
4th Grade Science (Shawswick Elementary School)56.140.9
 15.3%
   4th Grade Science (North Lawrence Com Schools)43.239.8
 3.4%
   4th Grade Science (Indiana)46.337
 9.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Shawswick Elementary School)45.240.4
 4.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (North Lawrence Com Schools)43.843.4
 0.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)47.540.2
 7.3%
5th Grade Math (Shawswick Elementary School)54.833.9
 20.9%
   5th Grade Math (North Lawrence Com Schools)40.240.3
 0.1%
   5th Grade Math (Indiana)47.841.1
 6.7%
5th Grade Social Studies (Shawswick Elementary School)54.845.6
 9.2%
   5th Grade Social Studies (North Lawrence Com Schools)46.849.2
 2.4%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Indiana)4639.1
 6.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students269480
 78.4%
African American04
American Indian00
Asian20
 100%
Hispanic818
 125%
Pacific Islander00
White254441
 73.6%
Two or More Races517
 240%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients43.5%52.3%
 8.8%


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

Middle : Bedford Middle School
High : Bedford-North Lawrence High School

Students at Shawswick Elementary School are 92% White, 4% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

Shawswick Elementary School ranks 654th of 1010 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 480 students attended Shawswick Elementary School.


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

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