McSwain Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Merced, California 95341 · McSwain Union Elementary
#1693 of 5,693 elementary schools in California
#22375 of 50,301 nationally
About McSwain Elementary
McSwain Elementary is a public elementary located in Merced, in the McSwain Union Elementary school district of California, United States. It caters for Grades K–8. In 2025 it enrolled 912 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 54.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1693rd of 5,693 ranked elementary schools in California. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (11th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 912.
There are 29 schools in Merced; McSwain Elementary ranks 1st of 27 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)42%
- Reading proficiency (30%)61%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)35.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)21.2
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for McSwain Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 912
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 35.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 21.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 61%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 42%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near McSwain Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Franklin Elementary
Merced · Public elementary · Grades K–3
602 students · 3.8 km away
Joe Stefani
Merced · Public elementary · Grades 3–6
641 students · 4.2 km away
Merced Scholars Charter
Merced · Charter other · Grades K–12
334 students · 5.2 km away
Buhach Colony High
Atwater · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,704 students · 5.3 km away
Leontine Gracey Elementary
Merced · Public elementary · Grades K–6
509 students · 5.4 km away
Shaffer Elementary
Atwater · Public elementary · Grades K–6
405 students · 5.7 km away
Juniper Elementary
Atwater · Public elementary · Grades K–6
495 students · 5.8 km away
Margaret Sheehy Elementary
Merced · Public elementary · Grades K–6
481 students · 5.9 km away
Alicia Reyes Elementary
Merced · Public elementary · Grades K–6
540 students · 6.5 km away
Thomas Olaeta Elementary
Atwater · Public elementary · Grades K–6
374 students · 6.6 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is McSwain Elementary a good school?
McSwain Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 54.0 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1693 of 5,693 in California. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does McSwain Elementary rank in California?
McSwain Elementary ranks #1693 of 5,693 elementary schools in California and #22375 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend McSwain Elementary?
McSwain Elementary had 912 students in 2025.
Is McSwain Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
McSwain Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near McSwain Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of McSwain Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.