CARL A SWANSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
CARL A SWANSON ELEMENTARY SCH is a public elementary school that is part of the WESTSIDE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS school district, located in OMAHA, NE with about 303 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. With about 18 teachers, CARL A SWANSON ELEMENTARY SCH has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.
Carl A. Swanson Elementary School, located in the heart of Omaha, Nebraska, is a well-regarded public institution within the Omaha Public Schools district. Serving students in the pre-kindergarten through sixth-grade levels, the school is deeply integrated into the local neighborhood and is known for fostering a supportive, community-centered environment. It emphasizes a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to build strong foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and science, while also prioritizing social-emotional development to help students navigate their early educational years.
Beyond its core academics, Swanson Elementary is recognized for its commitment to inclusive learning and student engagement. The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities and enrichment opportunities that encourage students to explore interests in the arts, physical education, and technology. With a focus on cultivating a partnership between teachers, families, and the surrounding community, Swanson strives to create a structured yet nurturing atmosphere that prepares its diverse student body for middle school and future academic success.
For more information, contact CARL A SWANSON ELEMENTARY SCH at (402) 390-6485 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
OMAHA, NE 68114-4005
(402) 390-6485
CARL A SWANSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in OMAHA, NE with about 303 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Nebraska
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- WESTSIDE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
- Total Students:
- 303
- Teachers:
- 18.35
- 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
- Not a Title I 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 303 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending CARL A SWANSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 71% of the student body.
- White
- 71.3%
- Asian
- 12.5%
- Two or more races
- 6.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 5.6%
- Black or African American
- 3.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.0%
- Female
- 47.5%
- Male
- 52.5%
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.