Serving 177 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Swinney Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 70-74% (which was higher than the Oklahoma state average of 67%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-64% (which was lower than the Oklahoma state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 69% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Oklahoma state average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
177 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)70-74%
67%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)60-64%
70%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
6%
11%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
19%
20%
Black
30%
8%
White
31%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
12%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 67% OK state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% OK state average).
How many students attend Swinney Elementary School?
177 students attend Swinney Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
31% of Swinney Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Swinney Elementary School?
Swinney Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Swinney Elementary School offer ?
Swinney Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Swinney Elementary School part of?
Swinney Elementary School is part of Lawton School District.
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