Average
#867 of 1,288 schools in LA
Based on limited data
Swartz Lower Elementary School
Elementary School · Ouachita Parish · Monroe, LA
An Ouachita Parish elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 2nd.
235 Swartz School Rd, Monroe, LA 71203
- 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 32 schools in Monroe.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
61.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Swartz Lower 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 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High7,628/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Monroe), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$46,822
Median home value
$181,200
Median rent
$987/mo
College educated
31.5%
Homeownership
54.1%
Poverty rate
23.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 71203; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cypress Point Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | PK–6 | 3.0 mi | 480 | Compare → |
| Lakeshore SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | PK–5 | 3.5 mi | 563 | Compare → |
| River Oaks SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.0private | K–12 | 4.1 mi | 226 | Compare → |
| Jack Hayes Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | PK–5 | 4.3 mi | 565 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Ouachita Parish
- Schools in district
- 36
- Rank in district
- #24 of 36
- District spending per student
- $13,051NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Swartz Lower Elementary School is listed in Ouachita Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Swartz Lower Elementary School
Swartz Lower Elementary School is a public elementary school in Monroe, LA, part of Ouachita Parish, serving approximately 365 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #867 of 1,288 schools in LA. Based on limited data: 44% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Swartz Lower Elementary School
What grades does Swartz Lower Elementary School serve?
Swartz Lower Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Swartz Lower Elementary School?
Swartz Lower Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 365 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Swartz Lower Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Swartz Lower Elementary School is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Swartz Lower Elementary School rank in LA?
Swartz Lower Elementary School ranks #867 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Swartz Lower Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Swartz Lower Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Swartz Lower Elementary School a charter school?
No, Swartz Lower Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Swartz Lower Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Swartz Lower Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Swartz Lower Elementary School?
61.9% of students at Swartz Lower 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 – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 365
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Ouachita Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.5%
- Phone
- (318) 343-8883
- Area population (ZIP 71203)
- 38,770
- Area average commute
- 21 min
- Area median age
- 33.7
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 71203; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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