Very Good
#352 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 19% in state
Swink Elementary School
Elementary School · Swink School District No. 33 in the County of Otero and St · Swink, CO
A Swink School District No. 33 in the County of Otero and St elementary school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
P O BOX 487, Swink, CO 81077
- Math 46% vs CO 40% (2025)
- Reading 48% vs CO 45% (2025)
- 3/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Swink Elementary School score 47% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2020, to 47% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 35 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
59.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Swink 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 16Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low249/100K
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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
$54,583
Median home value
$143,700
College educated
20.3%
Homeownership
92.6%
Poverty rate
9.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 81077; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Junta Primary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | K–2 | 4.3 mi | 293 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Swink School District No. 33 in the County of Otero and St
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $16,290NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Swink Elementary School is listed in Swink School District No. 33 in the county of Otero and St; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Swink Elementary School
Swink Elementary School is a public elementary school in Swink, CO, part of Swink School District No. 33 in the County of Otero and St, serving approximately 169 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #352 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Swink Elementary School
What grades does Swink Elementary School serve?
Swink Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Swink Elementary School?
Swink Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 169 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Swink Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Swink Elementary School is 11.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Swink Elementary School rank in CO?
Swink Elementary School ranks #352 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Swink Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Swink Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Swink Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Swink Elementary School has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Swink Elementary School a charter school?
No, Swink Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Swink Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Swink Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Swink Elementary School?
59.2% of students at Swink 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
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 169
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Otero County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.6%
- Phone
- (719) 384-8103
- Area population (ZIP 81077)
- 636
- Area median age
- 35.7
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 · 2025 CMAS · 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.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 CMAS · 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 81077; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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