E N Swett Elementary School serves 238 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 238 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
E N Swett Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
E N Swett Elementary School's student population of 238 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
238 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Colors
Blue and Gold
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
'Truth and Honor'
Average Class Size
15 students
School Rankings
The diversity score of E N Swett Elementary School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
12:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
67%
23%
Black
15%
7%
White
10%
61%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(20-21) ⚠ COVID-19 impacted8.8%
21.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend E N Swett Elementary School?
238 students attend E N Swett Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of E N Swett Elementary School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 10% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of E N Swett Elementary School?
E N Swett Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does E N Swett Elementary School offer ?
E N Swett Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is E N Swett Elementary School part of?
E N Swett Elementary School is part of So Sioux City Community Schools.
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