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Swiftwater El Center

135 Academic Drive
Swiftwater, PA 18370
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 986 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Swiftwater El Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 986 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : Bottom 50% in PA
  • : 51% (Top 50%)
  • : 45% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Swiftwater El Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

School Overview

Swiftwater El Center's student population of 986 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 84 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
986 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
84 teachers

School Rankings

Swiftwater El Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Swiftwater El Center is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (PA)
#1533 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
51%
38%
45%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
30%
15%
Black
13%
14%
White
48%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.66
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Swiftwater El Center's ranking?
Swiftwater El Center is ranked #1533 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Swiftwater El Center often compared to?
Swiftwater El Centeris often viewed alongside schools like East Stroudsburg Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Swiftwater El Center?
986 students attend Swiftwater El Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Swiftwater El Center students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Swiftwater El Center?
Swiftwater El Center has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Swiftwater El Center offer ?
Swiftwater El Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Swiftwater El Center part of?
Swiftwater El Center is part of Pocono Mountain School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 986 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 51% (Top 50%)
  • : 45% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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