Swasey Central School

scs.sau16.org

293 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Swasey Central School, located in Brentwood, New Hampshire, serves as a community-focused educational institution for students in preschool through fifth grade. As part of the SAU 16 school district, the school emphasizes a supportive and inclusive environment designed to foster both academic growth and social-emotional development. Their curriculum focuses on building a strong foundation in core subjects while encouraging students to become curious, lifelong learners within a collaborative school culture.

The school is deeply integrated into the small-town fabric of Brentwood, often highlighted by its commitment to maintaining close partnerships between educators, students, and families. Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Swasey Central School promotes a well-rounded educational experience that includes opportunities for extracurricular engagement and personal development. By prioritizing a safe and nurturing atmosphere, the school strives to prepare its young students for a successful transition into middle school and beyond.

293

Total Students

26.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

9.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Swasey Central School
Demographic	Student Count
White	270
Hispanic	2
Black	3
Asian	10
Two or More	1
American Indian	7

White
270 (92.2 %)
Asian
10 (3.4 %)
American Indian
7 (2.4 %)
Black
3 (1.0 %)
Hispanic
2 (0.7 %)
Two or More
1 (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:	Brentwood School District
Phone:	(603)642-3487
Website:	http://scs.sau16.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	293
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	20
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 15

Kindergarten 38

Grade 1 48

Grade 2 40

Grade 3 56

Grade 4 53

Grade 5 43