Serving 152 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Swansboro Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 152 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 96%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in VA
Math Proficiency
: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Swansboro Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Swansboro Elementary School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Swansboro Elementary School?
152 students attend Swansboro Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Swansboro Elementary School students are Black, 25% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Swansboro Elementary School?
Swansboro Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Swansboro Elementary School offer ?
Swansboro Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Swansboro Elementary School part of?
SWANSBORO IS AN AWFUL SCHOOL. THERE IS VERY LIMITED TO NO SUPERVISION OF THE CHILDREN. THE TEACHERS ARE ABUSIVE. THE PRINCIPAL IS OBLIVIOUS. THE HALLWAYS SMELL. IT IS NOT HANDICAPPED ACCESSABLE. THEY ARE RUDE AND DISRESPECTFUL. DON'T ENROLE YOUR KIDS THERE.
- Posted by Parent - MJHIL
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 152 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 96%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
