Swartz Upper Elementary School

Summary:

Swartz Upper Elementary School is a public elementary school in Monroe, Louisiana, serving grades 3-5 with a total enrollment of 383 students. The school is part of the Ouachita Parish school district, which is ranked 44 out of 122 districts in Louisiana and has a 3-star rating.

Swartz Upper Elementary has a relatively balanced racial makeup, with 43.86% White, 47.78% African American, and smaller percentages of other races. Academically, the school's performance on LEAP tests is generally on par with or slightly below the district and state averages, with proficiency rates of 58% in Mathematics, 66% in English Language Arts, and 52% in Social Studies. However, the school's performance varies across different student subgroups, with female and African American students outperforming their male and White counterparts, respectively. The school's special education and low-income students also perform below state averages for those subgroups.

Over the years, Swartz Upper Elementary's statewide ranking has fluctuated, ranging from 222 out of 777 Louisiana elementary schools in 2013-2014 (4-star rating) to 364 out of 675 in 2023-2024 (2-star rating). The school's overall rating has remained at 3 stars out of 5 for most years, indicating average performance compared to other schools in the state. The school has also experienced a gradual decrease in the percentage of White students, from 50.57% in 2020-2021 to 43.86% in 2022-2023, a trend worth monitoring for potential implications on the school's diversity.


Detail:

Public 3-5

 400 Lincoln Hill Drive
       Monroe, LA  71203


(318) 343-1723

District: Ouachita Parish

SchoolDigger Rank:
364th of 675 Louisiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,413 Help


Students who attend Swartz Upper Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Ouachita Junior High School
High:    Ouachita Parish High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.2 Help
Number of students:  380

Racial breakdown:

White:
45.5%
African American:
44.5%
Two or more races:
5.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  63.9% Help


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Compare Details Swartz Upper Elementary School ranks worse than 53.9% of elementary schools in Louisiana. It also ranks 11th among 19 ranked elementary schools in the Ouachita Parish School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.4. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (45.5%), African American (44.5%), two or more races (5.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 63.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Swartz Upper Elementary School is 17.2. 16 elementary schools in the Ouachita Parish School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Swartz Upper Elementary School is $12,413. 13 elementary schools in the Ouachita Parish School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Swartz Upper Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Swartz Upper Elementary School 364th of 675 Louisiana public elementary schools. (See Swartz Upper Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Ouachita Parish:

SchoolDigger ranks Ouachita Parish 44th of 122 Louisiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Swartz Upper Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Swartz Upper Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 87.44 63rd 725 91.3%
2008 82.13 106th 743 85.7%
2009 75.92 171st 738 76.8%
2010 77.75 169th 736 77.0%
2011 82.35 113th 766 85.2%
2012 78.88 136th 764 82.2%
2013 78.00 142nd 772 81.6%
2014 71.15 222nd 777 71.4%
2015 69.35 243rd 792 69.3%
2016 64.79 287th 742 61.3%
2017 64.73 296th 739 59.9%
2018 45.35 381st 728 47.7%
2019 53.91 360th 731 50.8%
2021 54.76 345th 729 52.7%
2022 60.91 294th 727 59.6%
2023 57.19 339th 730 53.6%
2024 50.40 364th 675 46.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Swartz Upper Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 43.12 191st 333 42.6%
2021 52.77 132nd 306 56.9%
2022 36.68 198th 307 35.5%
2023 44.06 162nd 296 45.3%
2024 43.55 120th 208 42.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Swartz Upper Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.99 364th 682 46.6%
2019 51.89 361st 697 48.2%
2021 47.08 391st 719 45.6%
2022 57.76 304th 724 58.0%
2023 49.97 378th 723 47.7%
2024 51.21 354th 674 47.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Swartz Upper Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 57.27 317th 684 53.7%
2021 55.19 338th 705 52.1%
2022 57.39 308th 701 56.1%
2023 59.25 306th 705 56.6%
2024 55.47 305th 635 52.0%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Swartz Upper Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.92 150th 281 46.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Swartz Upper Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 50.39 385th 696 44.7%
2021 53.05 339th 704 51.8%
2022 56.82 328th 712 53.9%
2023 52.11 362nd 713 49.2%
2024 44.11 385th 651 40.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Swartz Upper Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.96 283rd 547 48.3%
2019 44.07 344th 559 38.5%
2021 51.05 258th 564 54.3%
2022 47.46 282nd 562 49.8%
2023 57.16 229th 570 59.8%
2024 45.68 283rd 509 44.4%
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Rank History for White students at Swartz Upper Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.04 201st 516 61.0%
2019 51.26 287th 517 44.5%
2021 53.26 266th 522 49.0%
2022 61.63 207th 517 60.0%
2023 51.01 281st 518 45.8%
2024 39.75 305th 434 29.7%
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Data source: test scores: Louisiana Dept 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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Enrollment information for Swartz Upper Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 864 864
1990 821 39 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 862
1991 787 37 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 827
1992 792 30 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 825
1993 796 32 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 830
1994 765 46 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 816
1995 773 85 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 864
1996 773 85 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 864
1997 753 116 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 876
1998 766 105 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 877
1999 737 106 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 850
2000 735 134 4 7 0 n/a n/a 0 880
2001 760 113 5 7 1 n/a n/a 0 886
2002 742 126 5 5 0 n/a n/a 0 878
2003 742 126 5 5 0 n/a n/a 0 878
2004 442 156 5 2 0 n/a n/a 0 605
2005 438 153 6 3 0 n/a n/a 0 600
2006 403 159 6 4 2 n/a n/a 0 574
2007 381 141 6 5 2 n/a n/a 0 535
2008 397 169 5 4 1 n/a n/a 0 576
2009 405 185 6 2 1 n/a n/a 0 599
2010 404 221 6 1 1 n/a n/a 0 633
2011 262 160 6 1 0 0 9 0 438
2012 240 163 2 3 0 0 7 0 415
2013 250 153 4 1 1 0 6 0 415
2014 234 149 4 2 0 0 1 0 390
2015 240 163 4 5 1 0 5 0 418
2016 235 154 1 7 2 0 8 0 407
2017 244 149 5 7 2 0 4 0 411
2018 245 164 4 8 1 0 9 0 431
2019 222 151 4 7 1 0 12 0 397
2020 204 170 1 4 0 0 14 0 393
2021 177 150 0 7 0 2 14 0 350
2022 172 160 1 7 0 2 13 0 355
2023 168 183 0 10 1 3 18 0 383
2024 173 169 1 14 0 1 22 0 380

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

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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 Swartz Upper Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 864 44.0 19.6 18.9
1990 862 47.0 18.3 18.8
1991 827 43.0 19.2 22
1992 825 42.0 19.6 22.2
1993 830 47.0 17.7 22.7
1994 816 51.0 16.0 21.2
1995 864 51.0 16.9 24.3
1996 864 51.0 16.9 24.3
1997 876 52.0 16.8 27.2
1998 877 53.0 16.5 25.7
1999 850 51.0 16.7 33.1
2000 880 55.0 16.0 33.6
2001 886 55.5 16.0 29.8
2002 878 57.1 15.4 30.8
2003 878 57.1 15.4 30.8
2004 605 34.6 17.5 44.3
2005 600 33.6 17.9 43
2006 574 34.7 16.5 43.7
2007 535 34.5 15.5 45.6
2008 576 36.9 15.6 47.9
2009 599 38.6 15.5 49.2
2010 633 38.3 16.5 53.6
2011 438 31.9 13.7 58.2
2012 415 30.0 13.8 61.9
2013 415 28.8 14.3 36.1
2014 390 27.0 14.4 59
2015 418 27.0 15.4 63.9
2016 407 31.0 13.1 65.8
2017 411 25.1 16.3 65.9
2018 431 21.4 20.0 67.7
2019 397 20.0 19.8 58.2
2020 393 20.0 19.6 58.5
2021 350 19.0 18.4 43.7
2022 355 18.6 19.0 46.2
2023 383 19.3 19.8 67.6
2024 380 22.0 17.2 63.9

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 Swartz Upper Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 864 44.0 19.6 18.9
1990 862 47.0 18.3 18.8
1991 827 43.0 19.2 22
1992 825 42.0 19.6 22.2
1993 830 47.0 17.7 22.7
1994 816 51.0 16.0 21.2
1995 864 51.0 16.9 24.3
1996 864 51.0 16.9 24.3
1997 876 52.0 16.8 27.2
1998 877 53.0 16.5 25.7
1999 850 51.0 16.7 33.1
2000 880 55.0 16.0 33.6
2001 886 55.5 16.0 29.8
2002 878 57.1 15.4 30.8
2003 878 57.1 15.4 30.8
2004 605 34.6 17.5 44.3
2005 600 33.6 17.9 43
2006 574 34.7 16.5 43.7
2007 535 34.5 15.5 45.6
2008 576 36.9 15.6 47.9
2009 599 38.6 15.5 49.2
2010 633 38.3 16.5 53.6
2011 438 31.9 13.7 58.2
2012 415 30.0 13.8 61.9
2013 415 28.8 14.3 36.1
2014 390 27.0 14.4 59
2015 418 27.0 15.4 63.9
2016 407 31.0 13.1 65.8
2017 411 25.1 16.3 65.9
2018 431 21.4 20.0 67.7
2019 397 20.0 19.8 58.2
2020 393 20.0 19.6 58.5
2021 350 19.0 18.4 43.7
2022 355 18.6 19.0 46.2
2023 383 19.3 19.8 67.6
2024 380 22.0 17.2 63.9

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 Swartz Upper Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2017 $9,753
2018 $9,196
2019 $9,797
2020 $10,335
2021 $11,798
2022 $12,413

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Swartz Upper Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 360th of 731 Elementary schoolsRanks 339th of 730 Elementary schools
 2.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Swartz Upper Elementary School)6557
 8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Ouachita Parish)6968
 1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)6964
 5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Swartz Upper Elementary School)7663
 13%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ouachita Parish)7669
 7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)7062
 8%
3rd Grade Social Studies (Swartz Upper Elementary School)4930
 19%
   3rd Grade Social Studies (Ouachita Parish)5152
 1%
   3rd Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)4744
 3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Swartz Upper Elementary School)6857
 11%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Ouachita Parish)7664
 12%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)6965
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Swartz Upper Elementary School)8478
 6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Ouachita Parish)8072
 8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)7268
 4%
4th Grade Social Studies (Swartz Upper Elementary School)6268
 6%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Ouachita Parish)6159
 2%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)5153
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Swartz Upper Elementary School)3972
 33%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Ouachita Parish)6869
 1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)6361
 2%
5th Grade Social Studies (Swartz Upper Elementary School)4853
 5%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Ouachita Parish)5860
 2%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)5448
 6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students397383
 3.5%
African American151183
 21.2%
American Indian11
Asian40
 100%
Hispanic710
 42.9%
Pacific Islander03
White222168
 24.3%
Two or More Races1218
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients58.2%67.6%
 9.4%


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Swartz Upper Elementary School ranks 364th of 675 Louisiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 380 students attended Swartz Upper Elementary School.

Students who attend Swartz Upper Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Ouachita Junior High School
High : Ouachita Parish High School

Students at Swartz Upper Elementary School are 46% White, 44% African American, 6% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic.


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