H. RUSSEL SWIFT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

H. RUSSEL SWIFT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public elementary school that is part of the Egg Harbor Township School District school district, located in EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP, NJ with about 424 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 3rd Grade. With about 36 teachers, H. RUSSEL SWIFT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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.

H. RUSSEL SWIFT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey, is a public school serving students in grades Pre-K through 3. As part of the Egg Harbor Township School District, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. The school’s curriculum is designed to build a strong educational foundation, focusing on literacy, numeracy, and critical thinking skills during these formative early childhood years.

Beyond the classroom, H. Russel Swift Elementary places a strong emphasis on community involvement and school spirit. The school typically hosts a variety of extracurricular activities, family engagement events, and programs that encourage parent participation, creating a collaborative partnership between home and school. By prioritizing a nurturing atmosphere and high academic standards, the school aims to prepare its young students for success as they transition into the upper elementary grades and beyond.

For more information, contact H. RUSSEL SWIFT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (609) 927-4141 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

5 SWIFT DRIVE
EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP, NJ 08234-9477
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H. RUSSEL SWIFT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP, NJ with about 424 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Jersey

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
424
Teachers:
36
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
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 424 students

White
56.1%
Hispanic/Latino
19.8%
Asian
11.1%
Black or African American
7.1%
Two or more races
5.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
45.5%
Male
54.5%

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.