Very Good
#512 of 1,356 schools in AL
Top 38% in state
Swift Elementary School
Elementary School · Baldwin County · Bon Secour, AL
A Baldwin County elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
6330 Bon Secour Hwy, Bon Secour, AL 36511
- Math 15% proficient (2022)
- Reading 72% vs AL 87% (2024)
- 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Swift Elementary School score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2024 ACAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 47 points since 2020, reaching 72% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from AL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
82.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Swift Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 29Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low129/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$61,854
College educated
12.4%
Homeownership
53.1%
Poverty rate
0%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 36511; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Baldwin Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | PK–12 | 2.8 mi | 154 | Compare → |
| Gulf Shores Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.3 | PK–5 | 4.3 mi | 1,162 | Compare → |
| Belforest Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.3 | PK–6 | Not available | 1,076 | Compare → |
| Fairhope East ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | K–6 | Not available | 851 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Baldwin County
- Schools in district
- 44
- Rank in district
- #25 of 41
- District spending per student
- $13,089NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Swift Elementary School is listed in Baldwin County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Swift Elementary School
Swift Elementary School is a public elementary school in Bon Secour, AL, part of Baldwin County, serving approximately 149 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #512 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Swift Elementary School
What grades does Swift Elementary School serve?
Swift Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Swift Elementary School?
Swift Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 149 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Swift Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Swift Elementary School is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Swift Elementary School rank in AL?
Swift Elementary School ranks #512 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Swift Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Swift Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Swift Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Swift Elementary School has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Swift Elementary School a charter school?
No, Swift Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Swift Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Swift Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Swift Elementary School?
82.6% of students at Swift Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 149
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Baldwin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.8%
- Phone
- (251) 949-6422
- Area population (ZIP 36511)
- 923
- Area median age
- 29.9
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 ACAP · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 36511; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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