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#1469 of 2,648 schools in NC
Swift Creek Elementary
Elementary School · Wake County Schools · Raleigh, NC
A Wake County Schools elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
5601 Tryon Rd, Raleigh, NC 27606
- Math 66% vs NC 59% (2025)
- Reading 64% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Swift Creek Elementary score 65% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 64%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 18 points since 2020, reaching 65% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 60% (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 36 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
43.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Swift Creek Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Raleigh map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 48Car-Dependent
- Transit 26Some Transit
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,315/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Raleigh), 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
$75,640
Median home value
$423,900
Median rent
$1,369/mo
College educated
58.5%
Homeownership
37.1%
Poverty rate
19.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27606; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yates Mill ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 533 | Compare → |
| Adventist Christian Academy of RaleighPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 72 | Compare → |
| Dillard Drive ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 644 | Compare → |
| Abbotts Creek ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.3 | PK–5 | Not available | 805 | 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.
Wake County Schools
- Schools in district
- 197
- Rank in district
- #136 of 194
- District spending per student
- $11,691NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Swift Creek Elementary is listed in Wake County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Swift Creek Elementary
Swift Creek Elementary is a public elementary school in Raleigh, NC, part of Wake County Schools, serving approximately 331 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,469 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
What's said publicly about Swift Creek Elementary
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Swift Creek Elementary
What grades does Swift Creek Elementary serve?
Swift Creek Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Swift Creek Elementary?
Swift Creek Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 331 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Swift Creek Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Swift Creek Elementary is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Swift Creek Elementary rank in NC?
Swift Creek Elementary ranks #1,469 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Swift Creek Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Swift Creek Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Creek Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Swift Creek Elementary has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Swift Creek Elementary a charter school?
No, Swift Creek Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Swift Creek Elementary a Title I school?
No, Swift Creek Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Swift Creek Elementary?
43.2% of students at Swift Creek 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 331
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Wake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.5%
- Phone
- (919) 233-4320
- Area population (ZIP 27606)
- 45,728
- Area average commute
- 22.3 min
- Area median age
- 30.5
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 · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- 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 NC · Medium confidence
- 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 27606; 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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