Serving 266 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Swanson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 266 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Swanson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Swanson Elementary School's student population of 266 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
266 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Swanson Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Swanson Elementary School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1500 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
45%
36%
Black
3%
5%
White
43%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Swanson Elementary School's ranking?
Swanson Elementary School is ranked #1500 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Swanson Elementary School?
266 students attend Swanson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Swanson Elementary School students are Hispanic, 43% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Swanson Elementary School?
Swanson Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Swanson Elementary School offer ?
Swanson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Swanson Elementary School part of?
Swanson Elementary School is part of Jefferson County School District No. R-1.
In what neighborhood is Swanson Elementary School located?
Swanson Elementary School is located in the Lamar Heights neighborhood of Arvada, CO. There are 3 other public schools located in Lamar Heights.
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