Swartz Lower Elementary School serves 392 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 392 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Swartz Lower Elementary School's student population of 392 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
392 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Swartz Lower Elementary School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
5%
11%
Black
41%
41%
White
49%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Swartz Lower Elementary School often compared to?
Swartz Lower Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lakeshore School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Swartz Lower Elementary School?
392 students attend Swartz Lower Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Swartz Lower Elementary School students are White, 41% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Swartz Lower Elementary School?
Swartz Lower Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Swartz Lower Elementary School offer ?
Swartz Lower Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Swartz Lower Elementary School part of?
Swartz Lower Elementary School is part of Ouachita Parish School District.
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