Swanson Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Arvada, Colorado 80003 · Jefferson County School District No. R-1
#885 of 993 elementary schools in Colorado
#45482 of 50,301 nationally
About Swanson Elementary School
Swanson Elementary School is a public elementary located in Arvada, in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 school district of Colorado, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 283 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 19.0 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 885th of 993 ranked elementary schools in Colorado. Its strongest component is students per teacher (49th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (1th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 283.
There are 29 schools in Arvada; Swanson Elementary School ranks 26th of 27 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)7.5%
- Reading proficiency (30%)22%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)72.4%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.9
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 Swanson Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 283
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 72.4%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 22%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 7.5%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Swanson Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Two Roads Charter School
Arvada · Charter other · Grades PK–12
345 students · 704 m away
Secrest Elementary School
Arvada · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
334 students · 1.1 km away
North Arvada Middle School
Arvada · Public middle · Grades 6–8
464 students · 1.2 km away
Westminster High School
Westminster · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,010 students · 1.8 km away
Arvada High School
Arvada · Public high · Grades 9–12
754 students · 1.9 km away
Hackberry Hill Elementary School
Arvada · Public elementary · Grades K–5
430 students · 1.9 km away
Harris Park Elementary School
Westminster · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
234 students · 2.0 km away
Tennyson Knolls Preparatory School
Arvada · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
364 students · 2.0 km away
Josephine Hodgkins Leadership Academy
Denver · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
597 students · 2.8 km away
Colorado STEM Academy
Westminster · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
415 students · 2.9 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Swanson Elementary School a good school?
Swanson Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 19.0 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #885 of 993 in Colorado. 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 Swanson Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Swanson Elementary School ranks #885 of 993 elementary schools in Colorado and #45482 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Swanson Elementary School?
Swanson Elementary School had 283 students in 2025.
Is Swanson Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Swanson Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Swanson Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Swanson Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.