Swallow School District

The Swallow School District in Wisconsin is home to a single standout school, Swallow Elementary, which serves grades PK-8 and has a total enrollment of 445 students. This exceptional school is ranked among the top 4 elementary schools in Wisconsin, placing it in the top 0.4% of elementary schools in the state.

Swallow Elementary has maintained a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past three school years, indicating its consistently exceptional performance. The school's test scores significantly outperform the state averages across multiple subjects and grade levels, with 98% of 6th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 53.66%. Additionally, Swallow Elementary has very low dropout rates (1.3% in 2023-2024) and chronic absenteeism (17.7% in 2023-2024), both of which are better than state averages.

While Swallow Elementary is a standout school, it serves a relatively low-need student population, with only 2.25% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in 2023-2024. The school's spending per student of $11,739 is relatively high, but its exceptional performance and low dropout/absenteeism rates suggest that the district is effectively allocating resources to support student success. Overall, Swallow Elementary is a model of educational excellence that could provide valuable insights for other schools and districts seeking to improve educational quality and student achievement.