Enrollment
971
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
83.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.7:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
51.7%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Swiftwater El Ctr compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Swiftwater El Ctr
Swiftwater El Ctr is a higher-need, large elementary school in Swiftwater, Pennsylvania, enrolling 971 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 51.7% lands close to the Pennsylvania typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 971 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 168 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #62.
Its student body is led by White (49%) and Hispanic or Latino (31%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 64/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 324 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Pocono Mountain Sd spends $22,657 per pupil, 26% above the Pennsylvania average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Swiftwater's elementary schools, it stands alongside Swiftwater Interm Sch (737 students): Swiftwater El Ctr is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (11.7:1 vs 10.4:1).
Pocono Mountain Sd also operates Pocono Mountain West Hs (1,501 students) and Pocono Mountain East Hs (1,242 students) alongside Swiftwater El Ctr.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Swiftwater El Ctr compares
Swiftwater El Ctr on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$22,657
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pocono Mountain Sd, which includes Swiftwater El Ctr.
$22,657
Per student
+26%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
+37%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 62.9%
State 29.4%
Federal 7.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,501
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- 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.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Pennsylvania, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~971 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.7:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Swiftwater on the city page.
Is Swiftwater El Ctr a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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