Swenson Early Childhood Education Center serves 190 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 190 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- 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 190 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
190 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Calendar
School Mascot
Trojans
School Rankings
The diversity score of Swenson Early Childhood Education Center is 0.24, 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
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
5%
22%
Black
2%
7%
White
87%
61%
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
54%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Trojans
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Swenson Early Childhood Education Center?
190 students attend Swenson Early Childhood Education Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Swenson Early Childhood Education Center students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 2% 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 15:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
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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