SWINK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

SWINK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Swink School District No. 33 in the county of Otero and St school district, located in SWINK, CO with about 195 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 15 teachers, SWINK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

SWINK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a small, public school located in the rural community of Swink, Colorado. Serving a tight-knit population in Otero County, the school operates as part of the Swink School District 33. It focuses on providing foundational education for students in the elementary grades, emphasizing a supportive, community-centered learning environment that prioritizes academic growth and personal development within a small-town setting.

Due to its size and location, the school is known for fostering close relationships between students, teachers, and the local community. By maintaining a smaller student-to-teacher ratio, Swink Elementary is able to offer a more personalized approach to instruction, helping to prepare its students for the transition to middle and high school within the same district. It remains a central fixture for families in the Swink area, focusing on basic educational standards while encouraging student participation in school and extracurricular activities.

For more information, contact SWINK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (719) 384-8103 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.