- Enrollment
- 1,501
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Swiftwater, PA
Swiftwater El Ctr
Federal NCES profile for Swiftwater El Ctr, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421950000680
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Swiftwater El Ctr earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Swiftwater · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.7:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 51.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Swiftwater El Ctr has class sizes smaller than 76% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Swiftwater El Ctr ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Swiftwater, PA.
School address
District: Pocono Mountain Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421950000680 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+27 students YoY
Swiftwater El Ctr held near 986 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+27 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 83.1 → 83.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+27 students YoY 421950000680 · Swiftwater, PA Elementary · MID · TRAD
971 enr · 11.7:1 · 51.7% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Pocono Mountain West Hs (1,501 students)
Swiftwater El Ctr held near 986 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+27 headcount). Teacher FTE added 83.1 → 83.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Swiftwater El Ctr in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pocono Mountai
Pocono Mountain West Hs
1,501 students
- Pocono Mountai
Pocono Mountain East Hs
1,242 students
- This school
Swiftwater El Ctr
971 students
- Clear Run Intr
Clear Run Intrmd Sch
919 students
- Swiftwater Int
Swiftwater Interm Sch
737 students
- Pocono Mountai
Pocono Mountain West Jhs
697 students
What this shows Swiftwater El Ctr reports 971 students on the CCD universe file.
How Swiftwater El Ctr compares
Swiftwater El Ctr held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.7:1 | ▼ 14% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.7% | ▼ 11% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 971 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
971
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 24% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
27.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$23,600
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 324 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 49.3%
Hispanic or Latino 31.1%
African American 10.5%
Two or More 7.7%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 49.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.3, Swiftwater El Ctr is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pocono Mountain Sd reports $23,600 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Swiftwater El Ctr Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pocono Mountain West Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pocono Mountain East Hs | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clear Run Intrmd Sch | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Swiftwater Interm Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pocono Mountain West Jhs | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Swiftwater El Ctr's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,242
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 919
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 737
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 697
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar elementary schools in Swiftwater
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~971 students)
Frequently asked questions about Swiftwater El Ctr
How many students attend Swiftwater El Ctr?
Swiftwater El Ctr has 971 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Swiftwater, PA. CCD year-over-year: 959 (2022-23) → 986 (2023-24), nearly flat (+27).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Swiftwater El Ctr?
The student-teacher ratio at Swiftwater El Ctr is 11.7:1, which is 14% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Swiftwater El Ctr?
51.7% of students at Swiftwater El Ctr are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Swiftwater El Ctr?
The largest demographic group at Swiftwater El Ctr is White at 49.3% of enrollment, in Swiftwater, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Swiftwater El Ctr?
Swiftwater El Ctr has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Swiftwater El Ctr rank among public schools in Swiftwater?
By Resource Investment Index, Swiftwater El Ctr ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Swiftwater, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Pocono Mountain Sd?
Besides Swiftwater El Ctr, Pocono Mountain Sd also operates Pocono Mountain West Hs (1,501 students), Pocono Mountain East Hs (1,242 students), and Clear Run Intrmd Sch (919 students). See the Pocono Mountain Sd district page for the complete list.