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Swiftwater Elementary Ctr

Pocono Mountain SD · Monroe County · 135 Academic Drive, Swiftwater, PA 18370.0

(570)839-7121

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5/10
#843
Rank 843 out of 1,545
Top 54%
English Language Arts4/10 · #943 · 39th percentile
Mathematics6/10 · #726 · 53rd percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

School Overview

Nestled in the heart of the Pocono Mountains, Swiftwater Elementary sits in a region known for its outdoor beauty, ski resorts, and a growing community of families who've traded city life for a more relaxed pace in Monroe County. The school lands solidly in the middle of the pack statewide, with math being a relative strength, making it a reasonable fit for families settling into this scenic corner of northeastern Pennsylvania. It's the kind of place where the mountain lifestyle is as much a part of the education as the classroom, and where the surrounding community tends to have a strong sense of place and local pride.

Student Demographics

233 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
117 (50%)
Hispanic
70 (30%)
African American
26 (11%)
Multiple Races
16 (7%)
Other
4 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners9 (4%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged107 (46%)
Students with Disabilities57 (24%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

976
Enrollment
84.6
Teachers (FTE)
11.5:1
Student-Staff Ratio

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs2/10 · #1334 · 16th percentile

9 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in Pennsylvania.