Summary:
ZIP code 81077 in Swink, Colorado, is served by a single elementary school—Swink Elementary School—which enrolls 131 students in grades K–5 within the Swink School District No. 33. This small rural school is a standout: the district ranks 13th out of 115 districts in Colorado (4 stars), and the school itself sits in the 71st percentile of Colorado elementary schools, a strong rebound from last year's 59th percentile. With an exceptionally low student-teacher ratio of 9.3, students benefit from small class sizes and personalized attention.
Academically, Swink Elementary outperforms both the state and its district in nearly every tested subject. In 2025–2026, 54.7% of students were proficient in English Language Arts, compared to 44.7% statewide, and 50.0% were proficient in math, versus 37.3% statewide. Fifth-grade science is especially impressive, with 51.9% proficient versus only 36.1% statewide. The school also leads its district by a significant margin in math (50.0% vs. 35.2%) and ELA (54.7% vs. 46.5%). Grade-level data reveals a mid-elementary peak, with 4th graders achieving 55.2% proficiency in both ELA and math, while 5th-grade math dips to 44.4%—an area worth monitoring.
Year-over-year trends are encouraging. ELA proficiency rose from 48.5% to 54.7%, math improved from 45.5% to 50.0%, and 5th-grade science jumped dramatically from 35.0% to 51.9%, moving from below the state average to far above it. Chronic absenteeism sits at 21.1%, slightly higher than the district rate of 20.4% but well below the state average of 28.4%. More than half of students (56.49%) qualify for free or reduced lunch, yet the school consistently achieves above state averages, making Swink Elementary a compelling choice for families in the area.
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