Swegle Elementary School

swegle.salkeiz.k12.or.us

520 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Swegle Elementary School, located in Salem, Oregon, is a vibrant part of the Salem-Keizer Public Schools district. The school serves a diverse student population, fostering an inclusive environment that prioritizes academic growth, social-emotional learning, and community engagement. By emphasizing a supportive classroom culture, Swegle aims to provide its students with the foundational skills necessary for success in middle school and beyond, while encouraging them to become responsible members of their local community.

The school is deeply connected to the surrounding Salem neighborhood, often acting as a hub for family involvement and local resources. Through its official website, the school maintains transparent communication with parents and guardians regarding academic expectations, extracurricular opportunities, and district-wide initiatives. With a commitment to equity and student achievement, Swegle Elementary focuses on creating a safe and welcoming space where children from various backgrounds can thrive and reach their full potential.

520

Total Students

28.1

Full-Time Teachers

18.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

84.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Swegle Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	99
Hispanic	346
Black	5
Asian	9
Two or More	20
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	34

Hispanic
346 (66.5 %)
White
99 (19.0 %)
Pacific Islander
34 (6.5 %)
Two or More
20 (3.8 %)
Asian
9 (1.7 %)
American Indian
7 (1.3 %)
Black
5 (1.0 %)

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:	N/A
District:	Salem-Keizer SD 24J
Phone:	(503)399-3191
Website:	http://swegle.salkeiz.k12.or.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	520
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	441
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Kindergarten 87

Grade 1 89

Grade 2 80

Grade 3 83

Grade 4 99

Grade 5 82

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Swegle Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	87
Grade 1	89
Grade 2	80
Grade 3	83
Grade 4	99
Grade 5	82

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Swegle Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	279	53.7%
Male	241	46.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)