Swiftwater Elementary Center

Public K-3

 135 Academic Drive
       Swiftwater, PA  18370


(570) 839-7121

District: Pocono Mountain School District

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $21,012 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  11.5 Help
Number of students:  959

Racial breakdown:

White:
49.2%
Hispanic:
30.7%
African American:
12.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  54.4% Help


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Compare Details Swiftwater Elementary Center is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2013 the calculated Average Standard Score was 49.75. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Swiftwater Elementary Center has the largest elementary school student body size in the Pocono Mountain School District. Student population at Swiftwater Elementary Center is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (49.2%), Hispanic (30.7%), African American (12.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 54.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Pocono Mountain School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Swiftwater Elementary Center is 11.5. 2 elementary schools in the Pocono Mountain School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Swiftwater Elementary Center is $21,012, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the Pocono Mountain School District!
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Pocono Mountain School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Pocono Mountain School District 343rd of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Swiftwater Elementary Center

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 47.34 796th 1302 38.9%
2004 37.56 933rd 1308 28.7%
2005 56.23 701st 1299 46.0%
2006 36.62 1193rd 1545 22.8%
2007 36.85 1183rd 1555 23.9%
2008 44.17 1088th 1551 29.9%
2009 37.77 1184th 1549 23.6%
2010 48.09 1042nd 1579 34.0%
2011 47.58 1063rd 1597 33.4%
2012 50.64 1040th 1599 35.0%
2013 49.75 978th 1519 35.6%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Swiftwater Elementary Center

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 792 120 16 111 3 n/a n/a 0 1042
2003 792 120 16 111 3 n/a n/a 0 1042
2004 720 134 17 151 3 n/a n/a 0 1025
2005 708 162 19 172 2 n/a n/a 0 1063
2006 677 176 17 189 1 n/a n/a 0 1060
2007 655 190 19 207 1 n/a n/a 0 1072
2008 573 201 24 222 1 n/a n/a 0 1021
2009 488 194 22 194 0 n/a n/a 0 898
2010 456 177 28 203 0 n/a n/a 0 864
2011 448 171 29 208 0 0 0 0 856
2012 450 175 29 184 0 3 0 0 841
2013 516 198 32 210 3 2 0 0 961
2014 684 190 33 192 1 0 0 0 1100
2015 666 176 23 218 0 1 0 0 1084
2016 650 169 25 227 1 1 12 0 1085
2017 627 142 25 237 2 1 20 0 1054
2018 579 129 19 221 1 4 27 0 980
2019 554 142 17 228 2 4 39 0 986
2020 558 153 20 238 2 3 43 0 1017
2021 481 149 15 238 1 3 43 0 930
2022 509 135 22 240 1 2 35 0 944
2023 472 123 18 294 0 2 50 0 959

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 Swiftwater Elementary Center

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 1042 54.9 19.0 28.4
2003 1042 54.9 19.0 28.4
2004 1025 61.3 16.7 27.7
2005 1063 62.4 17.0 27.8
2006 1060 66.3 16.0 32
2007 1072 67.7 15.8 35
2008 1021 80.3 12.7 32.6
2009 898 73.7 12.2 39.1
2010 864 74.0 11.6 44.1
2011 856 76.8 11.1 39.3
2012 841 69.9 12.0 48
2013 961 72.9 13.1 51.1
2014 1100 82.5 13.3 45.5
2015 1084 82.0 13.2 46.4
2016 1085 83.0 13.0 49.8
2017 1054 81.3 12.9 52.1
2018 980 79.7 12.2 46.8
2019 986 78.8 12.5 45.4
2020 1017 81.8 12.4 40.6
2021 930 80.3 11.5 30
2022 944 81.8 11.5 28.7
2023 959 83.0 11.5 54.4

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 Swiftwater Elementary Center

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 1042 54.9 19.0 28.4
2003 1042 54.9 19.0 28.4
2004 1025 61.3 16.7 27.7
2005 1063 62.4 17.0 27.8
2006 1060 66.3 16.0 32
2007 1072 67.7 15.8 35
2008 1021 80.3 12.7 32.6
2009 898 73.7 12.2 39.1
2010 864 74.0 11.6 44.1
2011 856 76.8 11.1 39.3
2012 841 69.9 12.0 48
2013 961 72.9 13.1 51.1
2014 1100 82.5 13.3 45.5
2015 1084 82.0 13.2 46.4
2016 1085 83.0 13.0 49.8
2017 1054 81.3 12.9 52.1
2018 980 79.7 12.2 46.8
2019 986 78.8 12.5 45.4
2020 1017 81.8 12.4 40.6
2021 930 80.3 11.5 30
2022 944 81.8 11.5 28.7
2023 959 83.0 11.5 54.4

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 Swiftwater Elementary Center

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $486 (2.6%) $18,348 (97.4%) $18,834
2020 $369 (2.0%) $18,272 (98.0%) $18,641
2021 $692 (3.5%) $19,187 (96.5%) $19,879
2022 $1,190 (5.7%) $19,823 (94.3%) $21,012

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Swiftwater Elementary Center

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.

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Swiftwater Elementary Center)61.453.7
 7.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Swiftwater Elementary Center)67.849.6
 18.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
All Grades Math (Swiftwater Elementary Center)61.453.7
 7.7%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Swiftwater Elementary Center)67.849.6
 18.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students986959
 2.7%
African American142123
 13.4%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian1718
 5.9%
Hispanic228294
 28.9%
Pacific Islander42
 50%
White554472
 14.8%
Two or More Races3950
 28.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients45.4%54.4%
 9%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 959 students attended Swiftwater Elementary Center.

Students at Swiftwater Elementary Center are 49% White, 31% Hispanic, 13% African American, 5% Two or more races, 2% Asian.


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