- Enrollment
- 1,501
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Swiftwater, PA
Swiftwater Interm Sch
Federal NCES profile for Swiftwater Interm Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421950007503
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Swiftwater Interm Sch earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Swiftwater · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.4:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 50.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Swiftwater Interm Sch has class sizes smaller than 89% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Swiftwater Interm Sch ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Swiftwater, PA.
School address
District: Pocono Mountain Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421950007503 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Swiftwater Interm Sch held near 727 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 71.2 → 70.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 421950007503 · Swiftwater, PA Elementary · MID · TRAD
737 enr · 10.4:1 · 50.8% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Pocono Mountain West Hs (1,501 students)
Swiftwater Interm Sch held near 727 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 71.2 → 70.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Swiftwater Interm Sch 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
- Swiftwater El
Swiftwater El Ctr
971 students
- Clear Run Intr
Clear Run Intrmd Sch
919 students
- This school
Swiftwater Interm Sch
737 students
- Pocono Mountai
Pocono Mountain West Jhs
697 students
What this shows Swiftwater Interm Sch reports 737 students on the CCD universe file.
How Swiftwater Interm Sch compares
Swiftwater Interm Sch 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 | 10.4:1 | ▼ 24% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.8% | ▼ 13% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 737 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.4:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
737
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
10.4:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 11% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.2%
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 246 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 52.5%
Hispanic or Latino 26.6%
African American 14.2%
Two or More 3.8%
Asian 2.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 52.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.2, Swiftwater Interm Sch 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 Interm Sch 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Swiftwater El Ctr | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clear Run Intrmd Sch | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pocono Mountain West Jhs | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Swiftwater Interm Sch'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
- 971
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 919
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- 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 (~737 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Swiftwater Interm Sch
How many students attend Swiftwater Interm Sch?
Swiftwater Interm Sch has 737 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Swiftwater, PA. CCD year-over-year: 726 (2022-23) → 727 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Swiftwater Interm Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Swiftwater Interm Sch is 10.4:1, which is 24% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 34% 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 Interm Sch?
50.8% of students at Swiftwater Interm Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Swiftwater Interm Sch?
The largest demographic group at Swiftwater Interm Sch is White at 52.5% of enrollment, in Swiftwater, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Swiftwater Interm Sch?
Swiftwater Interm Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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 Interm Sch rank among public schools in Swiftwater?
By Resource Investment Index, Swiftwater Interm Sch ranks #1 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 Interm Sch, Pocono Mountain Sd also operates Pocono Mountain West Hs (1,501 students), Pocono Mountain East Hs (1,242 students), and Swiftwater El Ctr (971 students). See the Pocono Mountain Sd district page for the complete list.