Serving 158 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Swansboro Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 158 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Swansboro Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Swansboro Elementary School's student population of 158 students has declined by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
158 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Swansboro Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Swansboro Elementary School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1655 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-59%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
16%
19%
Black
77%
22%
White
4%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Swansboro Elementary School's ranking?
Swansboro Elementary School is ranked #1655 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Swansboro Elementary School often compared to?
Swansboro Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Southampton Elementary School, Overby-sheppard Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Swansboro Elementary School?
158 students attend Swansboro Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Swansboro Elementary School students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Swansboro Elementary School?
Swansboro Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Swansboro Elementary School offer ?
Swansboro Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Swansboro Elementary School part of?
Swansboro Elementary School is part of Richmond City School District.
In what neighborhood is Swansboro Elementary School located?
Swansboro Elementary School is located in the Swansboro West neighborhood of Richmond, VA.
School Reviews
2 8/8/2011
SWANSBORO IS AN AWFUL SCHOOL. THERE IS VERY LIMITED TO NO SUPERVISION OF THE CHILDREN. THE TEACHERS ARE ABUSIVE. THE PRINCIPAL IS OBLIVIOUS. THE HALLWAYS SMELL. IT IS NOT HANDICAPPED ACCESSABLE. THEY ARE RUDE AND DISRESPECTFUL. DON'T ENROLE YOUR KIDS THERE.
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