At a glance
Reported students
283
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
19.84
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Colorado elementary enrollment
26th percentile
Compared with 1,017 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
402.5
Swanson Elementary School: 283 reported students.
State peer staffing position
36th percentile
14.3:1 reported; state peer median 15.1:1. 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
- 228
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18.33
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.4:1
What the reported data says about Swanson Elementary School
Swanson Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Arvada. It is one of 144 current school records connected to Jefferson County School District No. R-1. NCES reports 283 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,017 elementary schools in Colorado with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 370 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 26th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.3:1, close to the Colorado median of 15.1:1 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 (52.7%) and White (36.7%). English learners represent 9.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 25%. 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 Swanson Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 14.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 19.84 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 1.5 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
- 9.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 25%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 72.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1.5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.47
- 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
- White36.7%
- Hispanic52.7%
- Black3.9%
- Asian3.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.7%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.8%
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 Jefferson County School District No. R-1
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Dutch Creek Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
286 reported students
Slater Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
280 reported students
Parmalee Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
278 reported students
Stott Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
288 reported students
Compass Montessori - Wheat Ridge Charter School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
288 reported students
Ralston Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
289 reported students
Public schools near Swanson Elementary School
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Secrest Elementary School Elementary · Jefferson County School District No. R-1 | PK–05 | 334 | 0.7 mi |
| Hackberry Hill Elementary School Elementary · Jefferson County School District No. R-1 | KG–05 | 430 | 1.2 mi |
| Harris Park Elementary School Elementary · Westminster Public Schools | PK–05 | 234 | 1.2 mi |
| Tennyson Knolls Preparatory School Elementary · Westminster Public Schools | PK–08 | 364 | 1.3 mi |
| Josephine Hodgkins Leadership Academy Elementary · Westminster Public Schools | PK–08 | 597 | 1.7 mi |
| Colorado STEM Academy Elementary · Westminster Public Schools | PK–08 | 415 | 1.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Swanson Elementary School
What grades does Swanson Elementary School serve?
Swanson Elementary School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Jefferson County School District No. R-1.
How many students attend Swanson Elementary School?
Swanson Elementary School reported 283 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 26th percentile among 1,017 Colorado elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 228 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Swanson Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 14.3:1, based on 283 students and 19.84 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Colorado median for the same school level is 15.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Swanson Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Swanson Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Jefferson County School District No. R-1 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Swanson Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
72.4% 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 Swanson Elementary School in?
Swanson Elementary School is part of Jefferson County School District No. R-1, based in Golden, CO, which operates 144 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Swanson Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Secrest Elementary School (0.7 mi), Hackberry Hill Elementary School (1.2 mi), Harris Park Elementary School (1.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.