Swenson Early Childhood Education Center serves 176 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 176 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Swenson Early Childhood Education Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Swenson Early Childhood Education Center's student population of 176 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
176 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Swenson Early Childhood Education Center is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
9%
21%
Black
1%
7%
White
83%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Swenson Early Childhood Education Center?
176 students attend Swenson Early Childhood Education Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Swenson Early Childhood Education Center students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Swenson Early Childhood Education Center?
Swenson Early Childhood Education Center has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Swenson Early Childhood Education Center offer ?
Swenson Early Childhood Education Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
What school district is Swenson Early Childhood Education Center part of?
Swenson Early Childhood Education Center is part of Osawatomie School District.
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