Swanson Traditional School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025South Bend, Indiana 46635 · South Bend Community School Corp
#186 of 1,053 elementary schools in Indiana
#12036 of 50,301 nationally
About Swanson Traditional School
Swanson Traditional School is a public elementary located in South Bend, in the South Bend Community School Corp school district of Indiana, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 399 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 69.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 186th of 1,053 ranked elementary schools in Indiana. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (56th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 399.
There are 39 schools in South Bend; Swanson Traditional School ranks 1st of 34 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)65%
- Reading proficiency (30%)54%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)33.6%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.3
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 Traditional School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 399
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 33.6%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.3
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 54%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 65%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Swanson Traditional School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Darden Elementary School
South Bend · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
375 students · 1.5 km away
Clay High School
South Bend · Public high · Grades 9–12
0 students · 2.4 km away
Paramount School of Excellence South Bend
South Bend · Charter elementary · Grades K–7
476 students · 2.8 km away
Clay International Academy
South Bend · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
496 students · 2.8 km away
Prairie Vista Elementary School
Granger · Public elementary · Grades K–5
513 students · 3.9 km away
Edison Middle School
South Bend · Public elementary · Grades K–8
551 students · 4.0 km away
Walt Disney Elementary School
Mishawaka · Public elementary · Grades K–5
512 students · 4.6 km away
South Bend Virtual School
South Bend · Public other · Grades K–12
291 students · 4.8 km away
Rise Up Academy at Eggleston
South Bend · Public high · Grades 9–12
149 students · 4.8 km away
McKinley Elementary School
South Bend · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
315 students · 5.2 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Indiana with a comparable Enrollment.
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400 students
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400 students
Lanesville Elementary School
Lanesville · Public elementary · Grades K–6
400 students
Waterford Elementary School
Goshen · Public elementary · Grades K–4
400 students
Liberty Elementary School
Hobart · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
398 students
Henry S Evans Elementary School
Lake Station · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
400 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Swanson Traditional School a good school?
Swanson Traditional School has a Success Index (US) of 69.0 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #186 of 1,053 in Indiana. 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 Traditional School rank in Indiana?
Swanson Traditional School ranks #186 of 1,053 elementary schools in Indiana and #12036 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Swanson Traditional School?
Swanson Traditional School had 399 students in 2025.
Is Swanson Traditional School a elementary school or a high school?
Swanson Traditional School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Swanson Traditional School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Swanson Traditional School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.