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Swanson Traditional School

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Swanson Traditional School ranks 210 th of 1015 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

210^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,015 Indiana Elementary Schools

Better than 79% of Indiana elementary schools

Summary

Swanson Traditional School is a PK–5 elementary school at 17677 Parker Dr in the northeast South Bend (46635) area, serving 399 students in the South Bend Community School Corp — and it is the standout performer in a district that struggles overall, earning 4 stars and ranking 210th of 1,015 Indiana elementary schools (79th percentile) in 2025‑26, while the district ranks 320th of 374 (14th percentile) with 1 star.

On 2025‑26 ILEARN, 54.8% of Swanson Traditional School students were proficient in ELA and 65.8% in Math, versus district rates of 20.0% and 18.5% — roughly 2.7 times the district in ELA and 3.6 times in Math. Every other South Bend school in this comparison sits between the 2nd and 22nd percentile; the nearest same-district peer on ELA, Marquette Montessori Academy, is 27 points behind at 27.9%. Swanson also outscored Walt Disney Elementary School, which sits in the higher-ranked Penn-Harris-Madison School Corp, in every subject. Chronic absenteeism is 16.5% — near the state average and less than half the district's 40.3%, and far below Darden Elementary School (36.8%) and Clay International Academy (24.5%). It does this on $14,467 per student, the lowest among its same-district peers, who average about $15,792; Edison Middle School spends $18,228 for 12.1% ELA and 12.1% Math proficiency.

Math is Swanson's engine: 65.8% proficiency, steady at 66–72% for four years, with 3rd-grade Math at 72.9% against a state figure of 51.9%. Science is the thinnest margin at 45.6%, only 1.8 points above the state, and 4th grade is the weakest cohort. Scores dipped in 2025‑26, but the district dipped too, so the relative position held. The longer story is a turnaround: three years of bottom-decile, 0-star results (2015‑16 through 2017‑18) gave way to a sustained top-21% run. Prairie Vista Elementary School, 2.45 miles away in Penn-Harris-Madison, remains the benchmark to chase at 83–85% proficiency.

399

Students ?

13.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,467

Per pupil spending ?

33.6%

Free/reduced lunch eligible (2024-25) ?

17677 Parker Dr
South Bend, IN 46635

(574) 393-2700

District: South Bend Community School Corp

Students who attend Swanson Traditional School usually attend:

Middle:	LaSalle Academy
High:	Rise Up Academy at Eggleston

Racial breakdown:

White:

61.7%

Two or more races:

14.0%

African American:

13.5%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 10th percentile in 2016 → 79th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Indiana average (58% vs 47% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 21% of Indiana elementary schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 69 percentile points since 2016

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school58%

District avg20%

Indiana avg47%

210^th of 1,015

Indiana public elementary schools ?

Top 21%▲ up 70 pts since 2016

From bottom 10% (2016) to top 21% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 15Elementary Schools in the South Bend Community School Corp

320^th of 374South Bend Community School Corp among Indiana 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	Indiana percentile	Rating
2026	77.7	210 of 1015	79.3%	★★★★☆
2025	87.5	116 of 1005	88.5%	★★★★☆
2024	87.2	104 of 1011	89.7%	★★★★☆
2023	80.9	175 of 1016	82.8%	★★★★☆
2022	83.8	136 of 1020	86.7%	★★★★☆
2021	67.2	329 of 1016	67.6%	★★★☆☆
2019	70.6	290 of 1031	71.9%	★★★★☆
2018	9.7	942 of 1027	8.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2017	9.9	949 of 1033	8.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2016	13.8	944 of 1046	9.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2015	24.8	863 of 1040	17.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	32.6	820 of 1036	20.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	36.0	790 of 1035	23.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	19.5	893 of 1015	12.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	22.4	872 of 1025	14.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	24.9	840 of 1009	16.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	21.0	851 of 1003	15.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	40.0	717 of 996	28.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	47.9	605 of 985	38.6%	★★☆☆☆
2006	52.0	532 of 961	44.6%	★★☆☆☆
2005	50.6	536 of 959	44.1%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Indiana (2025-2026) ?

Math66%

Social Studies57%+9 vs state

English Language Arts55%

Science46%

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What people are saying

by a parent
Monday, April 17, 2023

We love Swanson Close Quote

by a parent
Monday, April 17, 2023

Top school in the area. I am so happy with Swanson School's academic rigor, safety protocols, and leadership. It offers a beautiful family atmosphere, a positive climate, and a culture of success for every hard-working student.
Excellent teachers and outstanding leadership Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, June 7, 2022

Love Swanson! Teachers and staff are excellent and so great with the children! Close Quote

by a parent
Monday, May 16, 2022

The school is structured & disciplined - it shows from leadership at all levels (which includes the students). Very pleased both my children have been educated here, and sad that one has to leave since entering middle school. Close Quote

by a citizen
Friday, April 8, 2022

Swanson Traditional School is filled with a positive family feeling energy. You are welcomed as soon as you walk through the door. Swanson staff knows students' names and has a collective agreement to work together because each child's success is a collaborative effort. This staff loves their school, see its potential, and believes in it. Parents of Swanson know that their child will thrive at STS. Swanson has a 2021 National Blue Ribbon Award that proves this school rocks! #BestSchoolEver Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				ILEARN English Language Arts (2026)							ILEARN Math (2026)							ILEARN Science (2026)			ILEARN Social Studies (2026)	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/reduced lunch (2024-25)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ILEARN English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 4th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 5th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 6th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 7th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 8th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts All Grades	ILEARN Math 3rd Grade	ILEARN Math 4th Grade	ILEARN Math 5th Grade	ILEARN Math 6th Grade	ILEARN Math 7th Grade	ILEARN Math 8th Grade	ILEARN Math All Grades	ILEARN Science 4th Grade	ILEARN Science 6th Grade	ILEARN Science All Grades	ILEARN Social Studies 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Swanson Traditional School	Public	PK, KG-5	17677 Parker Dr	South Bend	46635	St. Joseph County	South Bend Community School Corp	No	No	No	No	(574) 393-2700	399	29	13.9	33.6%	246 (61.7%)	54 (13.5%)	38 (9.5%)	5 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	56 (14.0%)	77.7	210^th of 1015 public elementary schools	79.3%		87.5	116^th of 1005 public elementary schools	88.5%	94	58.3	47.1	60.0				54.8	72.9	60.3	65.0				65.8	45.6		45.6	56.7	$14,467	$3,364	$11,103
Darden Elementary School	Public	K-5	18645 Janet St	South Bend	46637	St. Joseph County	South Bend Community School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(574) 243-7335	375	30	12.3	53.3%	142 (37.9%)	119 (31.7%)	43 (11.5%)	13 (3.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	57 (15.2%)	14.7	870^th of 1015 public elementary schools	14.3%		14.3	867^th of 1005 public elementary schools	13.7%	3	12.3	21.7	20.0				17.8	17.5	28.3	22.5				22.9	21.7		21.7	25.0	$16,620	$3,741	$12,880
Clay International Academy	Public	PK, KG-8	52900 Lily Rd	South Bend	46637	St. Joseph County	South Bend Community School Corp	No	No	No	No	(574) 393-4300	496	39	12.7	63.1%	154 (31.0%)	158 (31.9%)	90 (18.1%)	7 (1.4%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	85 (17.1%)	13.7	879^th of 1015 public elementary schools	13.4%		14	874^th of 1005 public elementary schools	13.0%	5	13.6	11.8	16.7	23.4	16.4	17.3	17.4	9.1	5.9	21.4	16.9	9.0	10.7	12.4	11.8	20.8	18.0	16.7	$14,814	$2,779	$12,034
Paramount School of Excellence South Bend	Public, Charter	K-8	3414 Hepler Street	South Bend	46635	St. Joseph County	Paramount School of Excellence South Bend	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(574) 274-4785	476	28	17.0	75.4%	73 (15.3%)	286 (60.1%)	52 (10.9%)	2 (0.4%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	60 (12.6%)	21.8	809^th of 1015 public elementary schools	20.3%		16.9	844^th of 1005 public elementary schools	16.0%	35	22.2	21.6	21.3	36.5	27.1	50.0	29.1	42.2	29.7	14.9	26.9	20.8	18.8	25.7	24.3	3.9	12.4	12.8	$11,824	$966	$10,858
Prairie Vista Elementary School	Public	K-5	15400 Brick Rd	Granger	46530	St. Joseph County	Penn-Harris-Madison School Corp	No	No	No	No	(574) 271-0055	513	30	17.3	21.1%	363 (70.8%)	32 (6.2%)	36 (7.0%)	42 (8.2%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	36 (7.0%)	98.2	4^th of 1015 public elementary schools	99.6%		98.3	6^th of 1005 public elementary schools	99.4%	2	76.1	86.4	88.1				83.5	85.2	85.2	82.1				84.2	85.2		85.2	91.7	$10,136	$296	$9,840
Edison Middle School	Public	K-8	2701 Eisenhower Dr	South Bend	46615	St. Joseph County	South Bend Community School Corp	No	No	No	No	(574) 393-4400	551	53	10.3	67.0%	72 (13.1%)	136 (24.7%)	285 (51.7%)	8 (1.5%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	48 (8.7%)	9.5	944^th of 1015 public elementary schools	7.0%					(n/a)	7.6	20.4	19.2	8.2	6.0	15.1	12.1	24.5	18.5	12.8	6.9	4.8	11.6	12.1	20.4	6.9	12.7	19.2	$18,228	$3,307	$14,921
Walt Disney Elementary School	Public	K-5	4015 N Filbert Rd	Mishawaka	46545	St. Joseph County	Penn-Harris-Madison School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(574) 259-2486	512	32	16.0	61.3%	195 (38.1%)	158 (30.9%)	70 (13.7%)	40 (7.8%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	45 (8.8%)	55.1	455^th of 1015 public elementary schools	55.2%		57.4	433^rd of 1005 public elementary schools	56.9%	22	38.9	43.8	47.8				43.5	44.4	55.0	37.8				45.4	41.3		41.3	46.7	$10,590	$1,349	$9,241
McKinley Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	228 N Greenlawn Ave	South Bend	46617	St. Joseph County	South Bend Community School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(574) 393-3300	315	16	20.1	1.9%	92 (29.2%)	104 (33.0%)	72 (22.9%)	6 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (13.0%)								(n/a)																			$14,476	$3,329	$11,147
Madison S.T.E.A.M. Academy	Public	K-5	832 N Lafayette Blvd	South Bend	46601	St. Joseph County	South Bend Community School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(574) 393-3200	431	38	11.4	80.3%	48 (11.1%)	197 (45.7%)	135 (31.3%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (11.4%)	5.1	998^th of 1015 public elementary schools	1.7%		12.9	886^th of 1005 public elementary schools	11.8%	112	6.6	4.8	6.5				6.0	15.8	17.7	3.3				12.6	12.9		12.9	9.7	$15,040	$3,815	$11,226
Liberty Elementary School	Public	K-6	600 E Pregel Dr	Mishawaka	46545	St. Joseph County	School City of Mishawaka	No	No	No	Yes	(574) 254-3700	446	31	14.2	38.1%	246 (55.2%)	95 (21.3%)	48 (10.8%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	55 (12.3%)	15.4	867^th of 1015 public elementary schools	14.6%		19.4	818^th of 1005 public elementary schools	18.6%	49	21.3	23.5	14.5	18.0			19.0	31.2	17.7	19.7	21.3			22.5	15.7	19.7	17.9	17.4	$11,645	$1,435	$10,209

Frequently Asked Questions about Swanson Traditional School

Is Swanson Traditional School a good school?

Swanson Traditional School ranks 210^th of 1015 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Swanson Traditional School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 399 students attended Swanson Traditional School.

What is the racial makeup of Swanson Traditional School?

Students at Swanson Traditional School are 62% White, 14% Two or more races, 14% African American, 10% Hispanic, 1% Asian.

What district is Swanson Traditional School in?

South Bend Community School Corp

What schools do graduates of Swanson Traditional School attend?

Students who attend Swanson Traditional School usually go on to attend:

Middle : LaSalle Academy
High : Rise Up Academy at Eggleston

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