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Swanson Elementary School

6055 West 68th Avenue
Arvada, CO 80003
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 212 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Swanson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 212 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 59%
  • : Bottom 50% in CO
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Swanson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Swanson Elementary School's student population of 212 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
212 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Swanson Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Swanson Elementary School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CO)
#1500 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Swanson Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10-14%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Swanson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Swanson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
16:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Swanson Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Swanson Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Asian
3%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Swanson Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
51%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Swanson Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Swanson Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
41%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Swanson Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Swanson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Swanson Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Colorado.
0.57
This chart displays the diversity score of Swanson Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Swanson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Swanson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Swanson Elementary School's ranking?
Swanson Elementary School is ranked #1500 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Swanson Elementary School?
212 students attend Swanson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Swanson Elementary School students are Hispanic, 41% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Swanson Elementary School?
Swanson Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Swanson Elementary School offer ?
Swanson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Swanson Elementary School part of?
Swanson Elementary School is part of Jefferson County School District No. R-1.
In what neighborhood is Swanson Elementary School located?
Swanson Elementary School is located in the Lamar Heights neighborhood of Arvada, CO. There are 3 other public schools located in Lamar Heights.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-calendar">School Calendar

View the Swanson Elementary School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:

Event
Date
No School- Fall Break
October 18, 2024 (Friday)
No School- Thanksgiving Break
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
No School- Spring Break
March 17, 2025 (Monday)
No School Spring Break
March 24, 2025 (Monday)
Last Day of School
May 23, 2025 (Friday)

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 212 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 59%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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