Swansboro Elementary

158 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Swansboro Elementary School is a public PK-5 institution located in the Swansboro neighborhood of Richmond, Virginia. Serving the Richmond Public Schools district, the school functions as a foundational educational hub for its local community, focusing on core academic development, literacy, and numeracy for students during their primary developmental years. The school is situated along the Midlothian Turnpike corridor, positioning it within an urban setting that emphasizes accessibility and community engagement for families in the surrounding South Richmond area.

Like many schools within the Richmond Public Schools system, Swansboro Elementary is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that addresses the diverse needs of its student population. The school typically focuses on promoting social-emotional growth alongside standard curriculum requirements, aiming to prepare students for the transition to middle school. By providing structured classroom instruction and extracurricular opportunities, Swansboro Elementary strives to serve as a cornerstone for student success and community stability in the 23224 zip code.

158

Total Students

16.0

Full-Time Teachers

9.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

107.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Swansboro Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	7
Hispanic	25
Black	122
Asian	1
Two or More	3

Black
122 (77.2 %)
Hispanic
25 (15.8 %)
White
7 (4.4 %)
Two or More
3 (1.9 %)
Asian
1 (0.6 %)

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:	Richmond City Public Schools
Phone:	(804)780-5030
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	158
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	169
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 31

Grade 1 28

Grade 2 16

Grade 3 26

Grade 4 24

Grade 5 33

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Swansboro Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	31
Grade 1	28
Grade 2	16
Grade 3	26
Grade 4	24
Grade 5	33

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Swansboro Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	84	53.2%
Male	74	46.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)