SWAIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Swain Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Gordon County school district, located in Plainville, GA with about 484 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th 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 35 teachers, Swain 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.
Swain Elementary School, located in Plainville, Georgia, is part of the Floyd County School District. Serving students in the rural community of Plainville, the school focuses on providing a foundational educational experience that emphasizes core academics, character development, and student engagement. As a neighborhood school, it typically plays a central role in the local community, fostering a supportive environment where teachers and staff aim to build strong relationships with both students and their families.
The school is dedicated to preparing its students for future academic success by utilizing the resources and curriculum standards established by the Floyd County School District. Beyond classroom instruction, Swain Elementary often emphasizes the importance of a well-rounded education through various extracurricular activities and school-wide events. By maintaining a focus on safety, literacy, and fundamental skills, the school strives to create a nurturing atmosphere that encourages young learners to grow both intellectually and socially within their local community.
For more information, contact Swain Elementary School at (706) 629-0141 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Plainville, GA 30733
(706) 629-0141
SWAIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Plainville, GA with about 484 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Georgia
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Gordon County
- Total Students:
- 484
- Teachers:
- 35.7
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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 484 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending SWAIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 78% of the student body.
- White
- 78.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 16.9%
- Two or more races
- 3.5%
- Black or African American
- 1.0%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 49.8%
- Male
- 50.2%
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.