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Swanville Elementary
Elementary School · Swanville Public School District · Swanville, MN
An elementary school in Swanville, MN where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 98, Swanville, MN 56382
- Math 17% proficient (2022)
- Reading 32% proficient (2022)
- 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Swanville Elementary score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 25 points since 2019, to 25% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
45.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Swanville Elementary 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 23Car-Dependent
- Bike 19Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average507/100K
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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
$76,250
Median home value
$241,400
Median rent
$760/mo
College educated
15.1%
Homeownership
85.6%
Poverty rate
7.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56382; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Swanville Public School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $13,219NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Swanville Elementary is listed in SWANVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Swanville Elementary
Swanville Elementary is a public elementary school in Swanville, MN, part of Swanville Public School District, serving approximately 190 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,933 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Swanville Elementary
What grades does Swanville Elementary serve?
Swanville Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Swanville Elementary?
Swanville Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 190 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Swanville Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Swanville Elementary is 11.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Swanville Elementary rank in MN?
Swanville Elementary ranks #1,933 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Swanville Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Swanville Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 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 Swanville Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Swanville Elementary has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Swanville Elementary a charter school?
No, Swanville Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Swanville Elementary a Title I school?
No, Swanville Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Swanville Elementary?
45.3% of students at Swanville Elementary 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
- 190
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Morrison County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.6%
- Phone
- (320) 547-5100
- Area population (ZIP 56382)
- 1,360
- Area average commute
- 30.7 min
- Area median age
- 44.2
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 · 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.
- 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 56382; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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