SWANS CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Swans Creek Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Prince William County Public Schools school district, located in Dumfries, VA with about 689 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 42 teachers, Swans Creek Elementary 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.

Swans Creek Elementary School, located in Dumfries, Virginia, is a part of the Prince William County Public Schools district. Serving students in grades PK–5, the school is situated in a residential area and functions as a community hub for local families. The school is known for its commitment to creating a nurturing environment that focuses on both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its diverse student body.

The educational approach at Swans Creek emphasizes core curriculum standards while integrating technology and collaborative learning to prepare students for middle school. The school typically hosts a variety of extracurricular programs and maintains an active parent-teacher organization, reflecting its goal of fostering strong partnerships between educators, families, and the surrounding Dumfries community to support student success.

For more information, contact Swans Creek Elementary at (703) 445-0930 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.