Swiftwater El Ctr

959 Students

Elementary School K - 3rd

School Overview

Swiftwater Elementary Center is a public school located in Swiftwater, Pennsylvania, serving as a key part of the Pocono Mountain School District. The school provides a foundational educational environment for students in the early elementary grades, focusing on core academic development, social-emotional learning, and foundational literacy and numeracy skills. Its location within the Pocono Mountain region allows it to serve a diverse community, and it is known for fostering a supportive atmosphere aimed at preparing young learners for their future academic careers.

The school operates with a commitment to providing a well-rounded educational experience, integrating classroom instruction with various support services designed to meet the individual needs of its students. As part of a larger district, Swiftwater Elementary Center benefits from shared resources and curriculum standards that emphasize student achievement and community engagement. By offering a structured and nurturing environment, the school plays a vital role in the early development of children in the Swiftwater area, helping them build the essential tools for long-term success.

959

Total Students

83.1

Full-Time Teachers

11.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Swiftwater El Ctr
Demographic	Student Count
White	472
Hispanic	294
Black	123
Asian	18
Two or More	50
Pacific Islander	2

White
472 (49.2 %)
Hispanic
294 (30.7 %)
Black
123 (12.8 %)
Two or More
50 (5.2 %)
Asian
18 (1.9 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Pocono Mountain SD
Phone:	(570)839-7121
Grade Range:	K - 3rd
Total Students:	959
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	83.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
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 242

Grade 1 236

Grade 2 251

Grade 3 230