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Swink Elementary School

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Swink Elementary School ranks 390 th of 950 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades K-5

390^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 950 Colorado Elementary Schools

Better than 59% of Colorado elementary schools

Summary

Swink Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 169 students in grades K-6 in Swink, Colorado. The school is part of the Swink School District No. 33, which is ranked 26 out of 115 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Swink Elementary School consistently outperforms the state and district averages in CMAS (Colorado Measures of Academic Success) test scores, with 48.5% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 45.5% in Math, compared to state averages of 44.8% and 35.9%, respectively. The school maintains a low student-teacher ratio of 11 to 11.1 students per teacher, which may contribute to its strong academic performance. However, Swink Elementary has higher chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 25.3% to 27.7%, which is an area of concern.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Crowley County Elementary K-6 and Jefferson Intermediate School, Swink Elementary School outperforms them in test scores and overall school rankings. Additionally, Swink Elementary serves a population with a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 47.73% to 59.17%, indicating a higher socioeconomic need. Despite this, the school's academic performance remains strong, demonstrating its ability to support and address the needs of its diverse student population.

131

Students ?

9.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$15,539

Per pupil spending ?

56.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

610 Columbia Street
Swink, CO 81077

(719) 384-8103

District: Swink School District No. 33

Students who attend Swink Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Swink Junior-Senior High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

79.4%

Hispanic:

13.0%

Asian:

2.3%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 65th percentile in 2015 → 59th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Colorado average (45% vs 40% meeting standards)

✓Above the Colorado median (59th percentile)

✓Small classes — about 9 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 6 percentile points since 2015

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school45%

District avg41%

Colorado avg40%

390^th of 950

Colorado public elementary schools ?

Top 41%▼ down 6 pts since 2015

From top 35% (2015) to top 41% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

26^th of 115Swink School District No. 33 among Colorado districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2025	57.2	390 of 950	58.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	69.6	268 of 943	71.6%	★★★★☆
2023	76.0	198 of 933	78.8%	★★★★☆
2022	75.1	212 of 921	77.0%	★★★★☆
2021	83.0	125 of 710	82.4%	★★★★☆
2019	88.5	90 of 965	90.7%	★★★★★
2018	83.8	134 of 917	85.4%	★★★★☆
2017	80.8	152 of 929	83.6%	★★★★☆
2016	66.9	274 of 914	70.0%	★★★★☆
2015	59.7	330 of 938	64.8%	★★★☆☆
2014	85.4	106 of 962	89.0%	★★★★☆
2013	84.3	122 of 954	87.2%	★★★★☆
2012	81.2	138 of 935	85.2%	★★★★☆
2011	82.4	140 of 935	85.0%	★★★★☆
2010	69.8	288 of 925	68.9%	★★★☆☆
2009	60.2	380 of 872	56.4%	★★★☆☆
2008	67.1	283 of 849	66.7%	★★★☆☆
2007	55.8	424 of 852	50.2%	★★★☆☆
2006	71.4	243 of 829	70.7%	★★★★☆
2005	70.4	256 of 823	68.9%	★★★☆☆
2004	63.5	320 of 808	60.4%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2023	41.7	314 of 525	40.2%	★★☆☆☆
2019	71.0	141 of 596	76.3%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

White (2023)40th percentile-39 vs school

By subject vs Colorado (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts48%+4 vs state

Math46%+10 vs state

Science35%-4 vs state

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Schools Near Swink Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				CMAS English Language Arts (2025)					CMAS Math (2025)					CMAS Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CMAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts All Grades	CMAS Math 3rd Grade	CMAS Math 4th Grade	CMAS Math 5th Grade	CMAS Math 6th Grade	CMAS Math All Grades	CMAS Science 5th Grade	Total
Swink Elementary School	Public	K-5	610 Columbia Street	Swink	81077	Otero County	Swink School District No. 33	No	No	No	Yes	(719) 384-8103	131	14	9.3	56.5%	104 (79.4%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (13.0%)	3 (2.3%)	3 (2.3%)	1 (0.8%)	3 (2.3%)	57.2	390^th of 950 public elementary schools	58.9%		69.6	268^th of 943 public elementary schools	71.6%	122	56.5	47.8	40.0		48.5	56.5	30.4	50.0		45.5	35.0	$15,539
La Junta Primary School	Public	K-2	601 Topeka Avenue	La Junta	81050	Otero County	East Otero School District No. R1	No	No	No	Yes	(719) 384-2991	296	26	11.4	76.4%	77 (26.0%)	1 (0.3%)	211 (71.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.0%)								(n/a)												$17,081
La Junta Intermediate School	Public	3-6	901 Smithland Ave.	La Junta	81050	Otero County	East Otero School District No. R1	No	No	No	Yes	(719) 384-9151	397	27	14.6	78.3%	100 (25.2%)	1 (0.3%)	287 (72.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	8 (2.0%)	13	838^th of 950 public elementary schools	11.8%		12	854^th of 943 public elementary schools	9.4%	16	24.2	21.9	21.3	20.0	21.9	16.0	14.6				15.8	$16,525
Rocky Ford Elementary School	Public	K-6	901 South 11th Street	Rocky Ford	81067	Otero County	Rocky Ford School District No. R2	No	No	No	Yes	(719) 254-7669	305	27	11.2	84.6%	73 (23.9%)	0 (0.0%)	228 (74.8%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	22.1	709^th of 950 public elementary schools	25.4%		33	578^th of 943 public elementary schools	38.7%	131	29.6	20.5	27.3	35.7	28.5	22.6	31.6	11.4	28.6	23.2	11.4	$21,345
Manzanola Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	32475 County Road 11.5	Manzanola	81058	Otero County	Manzanola Joint District No. 3J	No	No	No	Yes	(719) 462-5578	71	7	9.5	85.9%	48 (67.6%)	6 (8.5%)	10 (14.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (7.0%)								(n/a)			25.0		17.9						37.5	$9,297
Crowley County Elementary K-6	Public	K-6	1001 Main St	Ordway	81063	Crowley County	Crowley County School District No. Re-1-J	No	No	No	Yes	(719) 267-9880	156	13	12.3	69.9%	86 (55.1%)	3 (1.9%)	58 (37.2%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (5.1%)	17.5	774^th of 950 public elementary schools	18.5%		22.9	697^th of 943 public elementary schools	26.1%	77	31.8		16.7		28.8	18.2		12.5		13.8	29.2	$20,872

Frequently Asked Questions about Swink Elementary School

How many students attend Swink Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 131 students attended Swink Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Swink Elementary School?

Students at Swink Elementary School are 79% White, 13% Hispanic, 2% Asian, 2% American Indian, 2% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Swink Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Swink Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Swink Junior-Senior High School

Is Swink Elementary School a good school?

Swink Elementary School ranks 390^th of 950 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Swink Elementary School in?

Swink School District No. 33

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