Swink School District No. 33 in the County of Otero and St

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Swink, Colorado - 2 schools

An equity score of 77/100 ranks Swink School District No. 33 in the County of Otero and St #17 of 142 districts in Colorado (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $14,141 per pupil, Swink School District No. 33 in the County of Otero and St ranks #95 of 180 Colorado districts by per-pupil spending (Colorado districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

314
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$14,141
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined, Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Swink School District No. 33 in the County of Otero and St operates 2 public schools serving 314 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Colorado. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 combined, 1 elementary schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Otero County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $14,141 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower half of 180 Colorado districts by per-pupil spending. See how Colorado compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 20.7% local, 68.6% state, and 10.6% federal, a state-revenue-heavy mix that insulates the district somewhat from local property-tax volatility, though it ties funding to state budget cycles. The district's equity score is 77/100, ranked #17 of 142 in Colorado against a state average of 50, notably more even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

. Demographically, the student body averages 78.4% White, 16.3% Hispanic or Latino, 2.1% Asian across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Swink Junior-Senior High School, enrolling 159 students (55% of the district's total enrollment).

Swink Junior-Senior High School accounts for 50.6% of all Swink School District No. 33 in the County of Otero and St student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Swink School District No. 33 in the County of Otero and St a distant remainder — means Swink School District No. 33 in the County of Otero and St-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: combined. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Where does the funding come from?

10.6%
Federal
68.6%
State
20.7%
Local

Funding Equity

77
Equity Score
17 / 142
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores well on funding equity, with balanced funding sources and good resource allocation.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 2 schools in Swink School District No. 33 in the County of Otero and St.

White 78.4%
Hispanic or Latino 16.3%
Asian 2.1%
Multiracial 1.1%
Other 1.8%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Schools in Swink School District No. 33 in the County of Otero and St

School Enrollment
Swink Junior-Senior High School
159
Swink Elementary School
131

How Swink School District No. 33 in the County of Otero and St Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Colorado districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Plateau Valley School District No. 50 in the County of Mesa Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
School District No. Re-4 Buffalo Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Cripple Creek-Victor School District No. Re-1 Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Hoehne Reorganized School District No. 3 Similar size Lower spending More locally funded
School District No. C-2 in the County of Elbert and State of Similar size Similar spending More locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Swink School District No. 33 in the County of Otero and St's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Swink School District No. 33 in the County of Otero and St?

Swink School District No. 33 in the County of Otero and St has 2 schools, including 1 combined, 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 314 students.

How much does Swink School District No. 33 in the County of Otero and St spend per student?

Swink School District No. 33 in the County of Otero and St spends $14,141 per student. The district has an equity score of 77/100, ranking #17 in Colorado.

What is the demographic composition of Swink School District No. 33 in the County of Otero and St?

Swink School District No. 33 in the County of Otero and St students are 78.4% White, 16.3% Hispanic or Latino, 2.1% Asian, 0.3% African American, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Swink School District No. 33 in the County of Otero and St?

Swink School District No. 33 in the County of Otero and St has an equity score of 77/100, ranking #17 out of 142 districts in Colorado.