Swift Elementary

Summary:

Swift Elementary is a public elementary school in Arlington, Texas, serving 552 students in grades PK-6. The school is part of the Arlington Independent School District, which is ranked 683 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite having a higher per-student spending level than some nearby schools, Swift Elementary consistently underperforms on academic measures. Only 14.29% of 3rd graders at Swift Elementary were proficient or better in STAAR reading in 2023-2024, compared to 37.83% for the Arlington ISD and 48.85% for Texas. The school has a low statewide ranking, placing between 3,758 and 2,755 out of around 4,600 Texas elementary schools over the past 10 years, and has been rated 1 or 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger for most of this period. Swift Elementary also struggles to support the academic achievement of several student subgroups, with its African American, Hispanic, and English Language Learner students ranking in the bottom 40% of Texas elementary schools in reading and math.

Nearby schools in the Arlington ISD, such as Duff Elementary and Hill Elementary, significantly outperform Swift Elementary on academic measures, with proficiency rates often 20-30 percentage points higher. Two nearby charter schools, Arlington Classics Academy and Newman International Academy, also outperform Swift Elementary on STAAR tests, suggesting that factors beyond just funding, such as school leadership, teacher quality, and instructional practices, may be contributing to the school's underperformance.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 1101 S Fielder Rd
       Arlington, TX  76013-2395


(682) 867-4100

District: Arlington Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
3758th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,225 Help


Students who attend Swift Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Bailey J H
High:    Arlington High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.8 Help
Number of students:  552

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
42.0%
African American:
29.0%
White:
18.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  82.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Swift Elementary ranks worse than 80.4% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 32nd among 52 ranked elementary schools in the Arlington Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 24.84. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Swift Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (42%), African American (29%), White (18.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 82.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Swift Elementary is 14.8. 28 elementary schools in the Arlington Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Swift Elementary is $10,225, which is the 21st highest among 52 elementary schools in the Arlington Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Arlington Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Arlington Independent School District (Isd) 683rd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Swift Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Swift Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 55.69 1717th 3465 50.4%
2005 50.23 2022nd 3475 41.8%
2006 52.66 1909th 3476 45.1%
2007 48.44 2279th 3724 38.8%
2008 48.61 2269th 3768 39.8%
2009 46.90 2403rd 3884 38.1%
2010 43.88 2644th 3937 32.8%
2011 47.44 2565th 4095 37.4%
2012 61.26 1631st 4206 61.2%
2013 51.76 2202nd 4221 47.8%
2014 42.96 2755th 4260 35.3%
2015 39.45 2878th 4320 33.4%
2016 41.39 2756th 4286 35.7%
2017 51.75 1872nd 4329 56.8%
2018 55.30 1718th 4359 60.6%
2019 46.63 2250th 4479 49.8%
2021 19.07 3935th 4578 14.0%
2022 37.89 2869th 4581 37.4%
2023 23.73 3789th 4647 18.5%
2024 24.84 3758th 4675 19.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Swift Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.67 1461st 3226 54.7%
2019 50.32 1548th 3333 53.6%
2021 40.60 2032nd 3446 41.0%
2022 62.09 998th 3487 71.4%
2023 44.95 1956th 3556 45.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Swift Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.41 1675th 3558 52.9%
2019 44.84 1739th 3684 52.8%
2021 25.93 3119th 3799 17.9%
2022 53.74 1363rd 3952 65.5%
2023 38.62 2404th 4086 41.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Swift Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.24 608th 4264 85.7%
2019 61.35 1285th 4309 70.2%
2021 28.36 3493rd 4451 21.5%
2022 50.34 2128th 4477 52.5%
2023 29.84 3532nd 4521 21.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Swift Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.48 2081st 4306 51.7%
2019 47.85 2177th 4348 49.9%
2021 18.00 4024th 4499 10.6%
2022 35.35 3078th 4561 32.5%
2023 21.84 3940th 4588 14.1%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Swift Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.53 1675th 3106 46.1%
2019 48.93 2069th 3184 35.0%
2021 34.30 2235th 3006 25.6%
2022 48.22 1927th 2958 34.9%
2023 39.46 2272nd 2980 23.8%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Swift Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.14 2218th 4240 47.7%
2019 45.02 2322nd 4295 45.9%
2021 33.42 3094th 4331 28.6%
2022 56.68 1629th 4461 63.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Swift Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.71 1396th 4319 67.7%
2019 45.04 2319th 4357 46.8%
2021 23.04 3657th 4498 18.7%
2022 40.51 2709th 4563 40.6%
2023 27.67 3555th 4585 22.5%
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Rank History for Asian students at Swift Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.55 417th 1005 58.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Swift Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.49 1687th 2483 32.1%
2019 50.60 1108th 2515 55.9%
2021 23.75 2108th 2444 13.7%
2022 41.22 1423rd 2421 41.2%
2023 33.32 1714th 2443 29.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Swift Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.15 1376th 4168 67.0%
2019 39.37 2668th 4188 36.3%
2021 18.61 3972nd 4329 8.2%
2022 41.30 2672nd 4376 38.9%
2023 26.21 3598th 4401 18.2%
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Rank History for White students at Swift Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.25 1569th 3127 49.8%
2019 42.74 1916th 3142 39.0%
2021 24.98 2555th 3082 17.1%
2022 39.99 2034th 3082 34.0%
2023 33.16 2270th 3106 26.9%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, 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 Swift Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 324 38 23 68 1 n/a n/a 0 454
1989 316 70 33 52 1 n/a n/a 0 472
1990 329 64 40 53 0 n/a n/a 0 486
1991 336 65 41 83 0 n/a n/a 0 525
1992 365 80 45 88 0 n/a n/a 0 578
1993 371 53 42 84 1 n/a n/a 0 551
1994 342 64 56 84 1 n/a n/a 0 547
1995 296 57 55 126 4 n/a n/a 0 538
1996 296 57 55 126 4 n/a n/a 0 538
1997 276 46 51 117 3 n/a n/a 0 493
1998 305 61 62 122 2 n/a n/a 0 552
1999 286 57 62 127 2 n/a n/a 0 534
2000 270 89 42 158 4 n/a n/a 0 563
2001 250 87 43 167 7 n/a n/a 0 554
2002 247 103 38 234 5 n/a n/a 0 627
2003 247 103 38 234 5 n/a n/a 0 627
2004 256 81 44 202 9 n/a n/a 0 592
2005 241 80 34 220 5 n/a n/a 0 580
2006 244 92 50 207 4 n/a n/a 0 597
2007 252 95 42 200 1 n/a n/a 0 590
2008 246 90 42 205 4 n/a n/a 0 587
2009 246 94 49 208 5 n/a n/a 0 602
2010 243 85 55 202 5 n/a n/a 0 590
2011 240 80 41 196 5 0 6 0 568
2012 221 81 37 203 4 1 10 0 557
2013 229 96 30 248 6 2 11 0 622
2014 238 109 33 202 5 1 17 0 605
2015 221 77 44 209 5 0 14 0 570
2016 215 85 34 210 4 1 13 0 562
2017 202 86 34 188 4 2 23 0 539
2018 161 78 33 184 4 0 18 0 478
2019 143 68 39 178 3 5 16 0 452
2020 151 123 37 242 5 3 27 0 588
2021 100 118 40 229 3 0 25 0 515
2022 97 133 32 240 6 1 32 0 541
2023 101 160 25 232 4 2 28 0 552

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 Swift Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 454 29.0 15.6 n/a
1989 472 n/a n/a n/a
1990 486 30.0 16.2 n/a
1991 525 29.5 17.7 n/a
1992 578 32.7 17.6 30.3
1993 551 36.0 15.3 37.9
1994 547 36.8 14.9 38.9
1995 538 40.0 13.5 46.7
1996 538 40.0 13.5 46.7
1997 493 37.5 13.1 41
1998 552 35.9 15.4 40.8
1999 534 35.3 15.1 49.6
2000 563 37.7 14.9 56.8
2001 554 41.9 13.2 57.8
2002 627 40.5 15.5 62.2
2003 627 40.5 15.5 62.2
2004 592 40.3 14.7 58.8
2005 580 37.4 15.5 65
2006 597 37.1 16.1 68.2
2007 590 40.0 14.8 64.9
2008 587 36.3 16.2 68.7
2009 602 39.2 15.3 62
2010 590 40.4 14.5 62.5
2011 568 38.4 14.7 70.4
2012 557 35.4 15.7 70.4
2013 622 38.3 16.2 76.7
2014 605 38.5 15.7 74
2015 570 37.0 15.4 72.3
2016 562 38.0 14.7 74.9
2017 539 34.5 15.5 74.8
2018 478 33.2 14.3 70.5
2019 452 32.3 13.9 80.5
2020 588 39.4 14.9 80.6
2021 515 38.3 13.4 87
2022 541 37.3 14.4 81.7
2023 552 37.2 14.8 82.4

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 Swift Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 454 29.0 15.6 n/a
1989 472 n/a n/a n/a
1990 486 30.0 16.2 n/a
1991 525 29.5 17.7 n/a
1992 578 32.7 17.6 30.3
1993 551 36.0 15.3 37.9
1994 547 36.8 14.9 38.9
1995 538 40.0 13.5 46.7
1996 538 40.0 13.5 46.7
1997 493 37.5 13.1 41
1998 552 35.9 15.4 40.8
1999 534 35.3 15.1 49.6
2000 563 37.7 14.9 56.8
2001 554 41.9 13.2 57.8
2002 627 40.5 15.5 62.2
2003 627 40.5 15.5 62.2
2004 592 40.3 14.7 58.8
2005 580 37.4 15.5 65
2006 597 37.1 16.1 68.2
2007 590 40.0 14.8 64.9
2008 587 36.3 16.2 68.7
2009 602 39.2 15.3 62
2010 590 40.4 14.5 62.5
2011 568 38.4 14.7 70.4
2012 557 35.4 15.7 70.4
2013 622 38.3 16.2 76.7
2014 605 38.5 15.7 74
2015 570 37.0 15.4 72.3
2016 562 38.0 14.7 74.9
2017 539 34.5 15.5 74.8
2018 478 33.2 14.3 70.5
2019 452 32.3 13.9 80.5
2020 588 39.4 14.9 80.6
2021 515 38.3 13.4 87
2022 541 37.3 14.4 81.7
2023 552 37.2 14.8 82.4

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Swift Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $921 (6.5%) $13,155 (93.5%) $14,075
2020 $1,063 (11.7%) $8,011 (88.3%) $9,074
2021 $934 (9.1%) $9,291 (90.9%) $10,225

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Swift Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2250th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 3789th of 4647 Elementary schools
 31.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Swift Elementary)3626
 10%
   3rd Grade Reading (Arlington Independent School District (Isd))3739
 2%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Swift Elementary)3624
 12%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Arlington Independent School District (Isd))3933
 6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Swift Elementary)3026
 4%
   4th Grade Reading (Arlington Independent School District (Isd))3738
 1%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Swift Elementary)3733
 4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Arlington Independent School District (Isd))3938
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Swift Elementary)4718
 29%
   5th Grade Reading (Arlington Independent School District (Isd))4542
 3%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Swift Elementary)5336
 17%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Arlington Independent School District (Isd))4737
 10%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Swift Elementary)5122
 29%
   5th Grade Science (Arlington Independent School District (Isd))3825
 13%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%
6th Grade Reading (Swift Elementary)4148
 7%
   6th Grade Reading (Arlington Independent School District (Isd))3743
 6%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Swift Elementary)5634
 22%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Arlington Independent School District (Isd))4934
 15%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students452552
 22.1%
African American68160
 135.3%
American Indian34
 33.3%
Asian3925
 35.9%
Hispanic178232
 30.3%
Pacific Islander52
 60%
White143101
 29.4%
Two or More Races1628
 75%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients80.5%82.4%
 1.9%


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Swift Elementary ranks in the bottom 19.6% of Texas elementary schools.

Students at Swift Elementary are 42% Hispanic, 29% African American, 18% White, 5% Two or more races, 5% Asian.

Students who attend Swift Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Bailey J H
High : Arlington High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 552 students attended Swift Elementary.


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