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#753 of 1,851 schools in VA
Top 41% in state
Swords Creek Elementary
Elementary School · Russell County Public Schools · Swords Creek, VA
A Russell County Public Schools elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 7th.
PO Box 129, Swords Creek, VA 24649
- Math 52% proficient (2021)
- Reading 72% proficient (2021)
- 9.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Swords Creek Elementary score 62% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 65%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 25 points since 2018, to 62% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 83% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 25 test records from VA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
93.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Swords 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.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 1Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated850/100K
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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
$38,940
Median home value
$94,400
Median rent
$2,548/mo
College educated
9.6%
Homeownership
80.3%
Poverty rate
12.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 24649; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honaker ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | PK–7 | 2.1 mi | 626 | Compare → |
| Belfast ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | PK–5 | Not available | 142 | Compare → |
| Copper Creek ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK–1 | Not available | 145 | Compare → |
| Lebanon ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | 2–4 | Not available | 295 | 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.
Russell County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #6 of 11
- District spending per student
- $14,376NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Swords Creek Elementary is listed in Russell County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Swords Creek Elementary
Swords Creek Elementary is a public elementary school in Swords Creek, VA, part of Russell County Public Schools, serving approximately 93 students in grades Pre-K-7th with a 9.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #753 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Swords Creek Elementary
What grades does Swords Creek Elementary serve?
Swords Creek Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 7th.
How many students attend Swords Creek Elementary?
Swords Creek Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 93 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Swords Creek Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Swords Creek Elementary is 9.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Swords Creek Elementary rank in VA?
Swords Creek Elementary ranks #753 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Swords Creek Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Swords Creek Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Swords Creek Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Swords Creek Elementary has 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Swords Creek Elementary a charter school?
No, Swords Creek Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Swords Creek Elementary a Title I school?
No, Swords Creek Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Swords Creek Elementary?
93.5% of students at Swords 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
- Pre-K – 7th
- Enrollment
- 93
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Russell County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.2%
- Phone
- (276) 991-0016
- Area population (ZIP 24649)
- 1,882
- Area median age
- 53.5
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 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 24649; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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