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Swansfield Elementary

Summary:

Swansfield Elementary is a public elementary school in Columbia, Maryland, serving 592 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Howard County Public Schools district, which is ranked 2nd out of 25 districts in Maryland and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Swansfield Elementary stands out for its diverse student population, with 42.06% African American, 9.8% Hispanic, and 8.78% Asian students, which is higher than most nearby schools. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by MCAP test scores, is generally lower than the district and state averages, with proficiency rates in Mathematics (39%) and English Language Arts (48.1%) below the district (41.1% and 63%, respectively) and state (24.1% and 48.4%, respectively) averages. Additionally, Swansfield has a higher percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 41.05% receiving free or reduced-price lunch, significantly higher than the nearby schools.

Compared to the top-performing nearby schools, such as Pointers Run Elementary and Clarksville Elementary, Swansfield Elementary generally performs below the state's top 5% of elementary schools. However, the school's student-teacher ratio is relatively low, ranging from 10.8 to 12.4 students per teacher, which is lower than the nearby schools. The school's declining statewide ranking and subgroup performance disparities suggest areas for improvement, which the school and district may want to address through targeted interventions and resource allocation.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 5610 Cedar Ln
       Columbia, MD  21044-2737

(410) 313-6907

District: Howard County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
353rd of 859 Maryland Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,965 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  11.3 Help
Number of students:  602

Racial breakdown:

African American:
41.9%
White:
27.4%
Hispanic:
11.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  39.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Swansfield Elementary ranks better than 58.9% of elementary schools in Maryland. It also ranks 29th among 42 ranked elementary schools in the Howard County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 53.01. (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: African American (41.9%), White (27.4%), Hispanic (11.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 39.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Swansfield Elementary is 11.3, which is the 9th best among 42 elementary schools in the Howard County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Swansfield Elementary is $17,965, which is the 19th highest among 42 elementary schools in the Howard County Public Schools District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Howard County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Howard County Public Schools 2nd of 25 Maryland school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Swansfield Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Swansfield Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 30.52 611th 803 23.9%
2005 30.74 604th 805 25.0%
2006 37.63 557th 804 30.7%
2007 47.66 476th 818 41.8%
2008 52.60 456th 838 45.6%
2009 40.17 584th 850 31.3%
2010 36.82 619th 855 27.6%
2011 44.97 520th 853 39.0%
2012 46.73 520th 857 39.3%
2013 59.63 365th 847 56.9%
2014 58.22 419th 867 51.7%
2015 38.28 498th 859 42.0%
2016 43.18 449th 845 46.9%
2017 40.81 465th 847 45.1%
2018 31.51 550th 857 35.8%
2019 26.25 587th 853 31.2%
2021 37.64 389th 802 51.5%
2022 42.13 462nd 862 46.4%
2023 51.02 364th 855 57.4%
2024 53.01 353rd 859 58.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Swansfield Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 25.32 478th 546 12.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Swansfield Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 37.60 398th 796 50.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Swansfield Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 40.16 360th 788 54.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Swansfield Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 34.70 331st 504 34.3%
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Rank History for White students at Swansfield Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 63.23 169th 528 68.0%
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Data source: test scores: Maryland 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: Maryland State Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 4.3)
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Reviews:
by a parent
Friday, November 4, 2016

Open Quote My kids have gone here for 2 years. The new principal is wonderful she is making a difference! Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, May 21, 2014

Open Quote This is a great school. I love the racial diversity that exist within this school. My daughter has friends from all ethnic backgrounds which I feel will benefit her in the future.

There are great programs for students, lego clubs, chess clubs, etc... that the students can partake in.

My child has grown and learned numerous things throughout the school year. Close Quote


by a parent
Saturday, August 29, 2009

Open Quote Swansfield embraces diversity in learning and culture and does a great job of meeting the needs of each student! The staff is a nice balance of young & energetic combined with more experienced members and the result is a great environment for learning. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Swansfield Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 371 148 28 3 6 n/a n/a -1 555
1990 396 177 42 6 2 n/a n/a 0 623
1991 380 188 50 7 2 n/a n/a 0 627
1992 389 190 43 6 2 n/a n/a 0 630
1993 390 192 41 6 1 n/a n/a 0 630
1994 387 214 50 5 3 n/a n/a 0 659
1995 358 266 47 9 2 n/a n/a 0 682
1996 358 266 47 9 2 n/a n/a 0 682
1997 340 262 51 11 3 n/a n/a 0 667
1998 310 239 42 20 2 n/a n/a 0 613
1999 264 241 40 31 0 n/a n/a 0 576
2000 253 243 55 30 0 n/a n/a 0 581
2001 262 240 48 39 0 n/a n/a 0 589
2002 242 203 41 28 1 n/a n/a 0 515
2003 242 203 41 28 1 n/a n/a 0 515
2004 224 191 34 40 2 n/a n/a 0 491
2005 214 213 38 47 3 n/a n/a 0 515
2006 202 238 39 43 3 n/a n/a 0 525
2007 192 226 39 55 1 n/a n/a 0 513
2008 192 223 45 54 4 n/a n/a 0 518
2009 195 214 45 68 5 n/a n/a 0 527
2010 182 212 51 56 4 n/a n/a 0 505
2011 129 236 55 86 2 2 50 0 560
2012 149 233 55 82 1 0 42 0 562
2013 152 248 61 86 1 1 36 0 585
2014 148 246 66 92 1 1 40 0 594
2015 133 264 57 91 1 2 40 0 588
2016 136 306 47 96 2 3 47 0 637
2017 120 334 42 92 0 2 50 0 640
2018 95 343 33 119 0 1 43 0 634
2019 82 334 34 109 0 1 41 0 601
2020 70 311 39 108 0 0 34 0 562
2021 115 260 34 57 0 0 35 0 501
2022 145 234 33 56 0 1 43 0 512
2023 174 249 52 58 0 2 57 0 592
2024 165 252 60 67 0 2 56 0 602

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 Swansfield Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 555 27.5 20.1 n/a
1990 623 36.0 17.3 9.5
1991 627 37.0 16.9 9.1
1992 630 37.0 17.0 12.2
1993 630 35.5 17.7 12.2
1994 659 37.5 17.6 16.1
1995 682 39.5 17.3 19.4
1996 682 39.5 17.3 19.4
1997 667 42.0 15.9 22.6
1998 613 39.0 15.7 25.6
1999 576 39.0 14.8 34.7
2000 581 42.0 13.8 27.9
2001 589 41.0 14.4 30.2
2002 515 43.0 12.0 25.8
2003 515 43.0 12.0 25.8
2004 491 41.0 12.0 30.3
2005 515 39.0 13.2 32
2006 525 40.0 13.1 32.8
2007 513 44.2 11.6 32
2008 518 47.4 10.9 34.7
2009 527 48.6 10.8 34.9
2010 505 45.6 11.0 36.4
2011 560 44.8 12.5 35.5
2012 562 42.6 13.1 40.2
2013 585 43.4 13.4 43.4
2014 594 42.8 13.8 43.6
2015 588 45.0 13.0 40.8
2016 637 47.0 13.5 47.1
2017 640 46.0 13.9 51.4
2018 634 50.0 12.6 53.8
2019 601 48.4 12.4 51.4
2020 562 45.0 12.4 54.8
2021 501 46.3 10.8 39.1
2022 512 42.8 11.9 34.6
2023 592 47.4 12.4 41
2024 602 52.9 11.3 39.5

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 Swansfield Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 555 27.5 20.1 n/a
1990 623 36.0 17.3 9.5
1991 627 37.0 16.9 9.1
1992 630 37.0 17.0 12.2
1993 630 35.5 17.7 12.2
1994 659 37.5 17.6 16.1
1995 682 39.5 17.3 19.4
1996 682 39.5 17.3 19.4
1997 667 42.0 15.9 22.6
1998 613 39.0 15.7 25.6
1999 576 39.0 14.8 34.7
2000 581 42.0 13.8 27.9
2001 589 41.0 14.4 30.2
2002 515 43.0 12.0 25.8
2003 515 43.0 12.0 25.8
2004 491 41.0 12.0 30.3
2005 515 39.0 13.2 32
2006 525 40.0 13.1 32.8
2007 513 44.2 11.6 32
2008 518 47.4 10.9 34.7
2009 527 48.6 10.8 34.9
2010 505 45.6 11.0 36.4
2011 560 44.8 12.5 35.5
2012 562 42.6 13.1 40.2
2013 585 43.4 13.4 43.4
2014 594 42.8 13.8 43.6
2015 588 45.0 13.0 40.8
2016 637 47.0 13.5 47.1
2017 640 46.0 13.9 51.4
2018 634 50.0 12.6 53.8
2019 601 48.4 12.4 51.4
2020 562 45.0 12.4 54.8
2021 501 46.3 10.8 39.1
2022 512 42.8 11.9 34.6
2023 592 47.4 12.4 41
2024 602 52.9 11.3 39.5

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Swansfield Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,139 (7.4%) $14,350 (92.6%) $15,489
2020 $1,162 (6.7%) $16,123 (93.3%) $17,285
2021 $1,540 (8.0%) $17,593 (92.0%) $19,133
2022 $1,613 (8.4%) $17,665 (91.6%) $19,279
2023 $1,396 (7.8%) $16,568 (92.2%) $17,965

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Swansfield Elementary

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

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 587th of 853 Elementary schoolsRanks 364th of 855 Elementary schools
 26.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students601592
 1.5%
African American334249
 25.4%
American Indian00
Asian3452
 52.9%
Hispanic10958
 46.8%
Pacific Islander12
 100%
White82174
 112.2%
Two or More Races4157
 39%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients51.4%41%
 10.4%

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Students at Swansfield Elementary are 42% African American, 27% White, 11% Hispanic, 10% Asian, 9% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 602 students attended Swansfield Elementary.

Swansfield Elementary ranks 353rd of 859 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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