At a glance
Reported students
725
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
32
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
22.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California elementary enrollment
89th percentile
Compared with 5,927 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
689.5
Phil D. Swing Elementary: 725 reported students.
State peer staffing position
55th percentile
22.7:1 reported; state peer median 22.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 769
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Student–teacher ratio
- 19.7:1
What the reported data says about Phil D. Swing Elementary
Phil D. Swing Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Brawley. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Brawley Elementary. NCES reports 725 students for 2024–25.
Among 5,927 elementary schools in California with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 455 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 89th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 22.7:1, close to the California median of 22.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (95.7%) and White (2.3%). English learners represent 43.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Phil D. Swing Elementary
- 1How do the reported 22.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 32 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 43.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 87.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White2.3%
- Hispanic95.7%
- Black0.7%
- Asian0.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial0.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Brawley Elementary
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Myron D. Witter Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
741 reported students
J. W. Oakley Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
654 reported students
Miguel Hidalgo Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
437 reported students
Barbara Worth Junior High
Middle · Grades 06–08
881 reported students
Padilla-Pace Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
445 reported students
Public schools near Phil D. Swing Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Myron D. Witter Elementary Elementary · Brawley Elementary | KG–05 | 741 | 0.9 mi |
| Miguel Hidalgo Elementary Elementary · Brawley Elementary | KG–05 | 437 | 1.4 mi |
| J. W. Oakley Elementary Elementary · Brawley Elementary | KG–05 | 654 | 1.5 mi |
| Westmorland Elementary Elementary · Westmorland Union Elementary | KG–08 | 304 | 5.5 mi |
| Magnolia Union Elementary Elementary · Magnolia Union Elementary | KG–08 | 128 | 7.1 mi |
| Mulberry Elementary Elementary · Mulberry Elementary | KG–08 | 61 | 8.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Phil D. Swing Elementary
What grades does Phil D. Swing Elementary serve?
Phil D. Swing Elementary reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Brawley Elementary.
How many students attend Phil D. Swing Elementary?
Phil D. Swing Elementary reported 725 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 89th percentile among 5,927 California elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 769 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Phil D. Swing Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 22.7:1, based on 725 students and 32 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 22.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Phil D. Swing Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Phil D. Swing Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Brawley Elementary attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Phil D. Swing Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
87.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Phil D. Swing Elementary in?
Phil D. Swing Elementary is part of Brawley Elementary, based in Brawley, CA, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Phil D. Swing Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Myron D. Witter Elementary (0.9 mi), Miguel Hidalgo Elementary (1.4 mi), J. W. Oakley Elementary (1.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.