E N Swett Elementary School serves 205 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 205 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
School Overview
E N Swett Elementary School's student population of 205 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
205 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Year Founded
1905
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Campus Size
50
School Motto
'Truth and Honor'
School Mascot
Wild Boars
School Rankings
The diversity score of E N Swett Elementary School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
12:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
64%
22%
Black
18%
7%
White
11%
62%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are E N Swett Elementary School often compared to?
E N Swett Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dakota City Elementary School, Harney Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend E N Swett Elementary School?
205 students attend E N Swett Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of E N Swett Elementary School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 11% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of E N Swett Elementary School?
E N Swett Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, 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 School District.
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