SWINT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Swint Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Clayton County school district, located in Jonesboro, GA with about 718 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 48 teachers, Swint Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.
Swint Elementary School, located on Highway 138 W in Jonesboro, Georgia, is a public school serving the Clayton County Public Schools district. It provides a foundational educational environment for students in the local community, focusing on core academic subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning atmosphere that encourages student growth, social-emotional development, and academic achievement through various classroom instructions and school-wide initiatives.
As part of the Clayton County school system, Swint Elementary emphasizes preparing its diverse student body for future educational success. The school often incorporates resources aimed at student engagement and utilizes district-wide curricula to meet state educational standards. By maintaining a focus on collaborative learning and community involvement, Swint Elementary strives to be a pillar of support for families in the Jonesboro area, ensuring that students have access to the necessary tools and guidance to progress through their primary education years.
For more information, contact Swint Elementary School at (770) 473-2780 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Jonesboro, GA 30238
(770) 473-2780
SWINT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Jonesboro, GA with about 718 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Georgia
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Clayton County
- Total Students:
- 718
- Teachers:
- 48
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 718 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending SWINT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 73% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 72.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 21.3%
- White
- 2.8%
- Two or more races
- 2.2%
- Asian
- 0.8%
- Female
- 49.3%
- Male
- 50.7%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.