Swansfield Elementary

ses.hcpss.org

592 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Swansfield Elementary School, located in the Wilde Lake community of Columbia, Maryland, serves as a vibrant neighborhood school within the Howard County Public School System. The school is well-regarded for its commitment to creating an inclusive and supportive environment that fosters both academic growth and social-emotional development for a diverse student body. By emphasizing a collaborative culture, Swansfield encourages strong partnerships between educators, families, and the wider community to ensure that every student has the resources and encouragement necessary to thrive.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Swansfield Elementary places a strong emphasis on the "whole child" approach, offering various programs designed to challenge students while promoting creativity and critical thinking. The school is known for its dedicated teaching staff and a welcoming atmosphere that reflects the core values of the Columbia community. Through its focus on innovation and equity, Swansfield provides a nurturing foundation that prepares its students for success as they transition to middle school and beyond.

592

Total Students

47.4

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

38.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Swansfield Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	174
Hispanic	58
Black	249
Asian	52
Two or More	57
Pacific Islander	2

Black
249 (42.1 %)
White
174 (29.4 %)
Hispanic
58 (9.8 %)
Two or More
57 (9.6 %)
Asian
52 (8.8 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Howard County Public Schools
Phone:	(410)313-6907
Website:	http://ses.hcpss.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	592
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	211
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 36

Kindergarten 83

Grade 1 101

Grade 2 97

Grade 3 78

Grade 4 92

Grade 5 105

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Swansfield Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	36
Kindergarten	83
Grade 1	101
Grade 2	97
Grade 3	78
Grade 4	92
Grade 5	105

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Swansfield Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	280	47.3%
Male	312	52.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)