Swartz Lower Elementary School (2025-26 Ranking)

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Swartz Lower Elementary School

235 Swartz School Rd
Monroe, LA 71203

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Swartz Lower Elementary School serves 365 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.

The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.

Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

Grades: Prekindergarten-2
Enrollment: 365 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 53%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Swartz Lower Elementary School's student population of 365 students has declined by 11% over five school years.

The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)

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Distribution of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Swartz Lower Elementary School
Pre-K	14
Kind	108
1	125
2	118

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Total Students

365 students

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Total Students Trends Over Years (2005-2023)
Year	Swartz Lower Elementary School
2023	392
2022	377
2021	384
2020	413
2019	413
2018	463
2017	463
2016	443
2015	433
2014	456
2013	463
2012	470
2011	436
2010	458
2009	450
2008	444
2007	510
2006	479
2005	497

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Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

25 teachers

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Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2005-2023)
Year	Swartz Lower Elementary School
2023	20
2022	20
2021	21
2020	23
2019	23
2018	22
2017	22
2016	29
2015	25
2014	25
2013	25
2012	27
2011	27
2010	25
2009	25
2008	27
2007	26
2006	25
2005	24

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Year Founded

2005

School Calendar

School Motto

We will work together to ensure the academic excellence for each of our students in a safe and supportive environment.

School Rankings

The of Swartz Lower Elementary School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

This School

State Level (LA)

Student-Teacher Ratio

15:1

14:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2005-2023)
Year	Swartz Lower Elementary School	Louisiana	Ouachita Parish School District
2023	20:1	17:1	18:1
2022	19:1	17:1	18:1
2021	18:1	17:1	18:1
2020	18:1	17:1	18:1
2019	18:1	17:1	18:1
2018	21:1	15:1	16:1
2017	21:1	15:1	16:1
2016	15:1	13:1	16:1
2015	17:1	15:1	16:1
2014	18:1	15:1	16:1
2013	19:1	15:1	16:1
2012	18:1	15:1	15:1
2011	16:1	14:1	15:1
2010	18:1	14:1	15:1
2009	18:1	14:1	15:1
2008	16:1	14:1	14:1
2007	20:1	15:1	16:1
2006	19:1	15:1	15:1
2005	21:1	15:1	16:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

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Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2006-2023)
Year	Swartz Lower Elementary School	Louisiana	Ouachita Parish School District
2023	1%	2%	1%
2022	1%	2%	2%
2015	1%	2%	3%
2014	1%	2%	1%
2012	2%	2%	1%
2011	1%	1%	2%
2010	1%	2%	1%
2009	1%	1%	1%
2008	1%	1%	1%
2007	1%	2%	1%
2006	1%	1%	1%

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Hispanic

11%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2006-2023)
Year	Swartz Lower Elementary School	Louisiana	Ouachita Parish School District
2023	5%	11%	5%
2022	4%	9%	4%
2021	5%	9%	4%
2020	1%	7%	3%
2019	1%	7%	3%
2018	1%	6%	3%
2017	1%	6%	3%
2016	2%	6%	2%
2015	1%	6%	4%
2014	2%	5%	2%
2013	2%	4%	2%
2008	1%	3%	1%
2006	1%	2%	1%

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Black

42%

41%

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2005-2023)
Year	Swartz Lower Elementary School	Louisiana	Ouachita Parish School District
2023	41%	41%	36%
2022	40%	42%	35%
2021	36%	42%	35%
2020	35%	43%	35%
2019	35%	43%	35%
2018	34%	44%	34%
2017	34%	44%	34%
2016	35%	44%	34%
2015	32%	44%	34%
2014	34%	44%	35%
2013	32%	44%	34%
2012	31%	45%	33%
2011	28%	45%	32%
2010	29%	46%	33%
2009	31%	46%	32%
2008	31%	46%	32%
2007	27%	45%	31%
2006	22%	45%	30%
2005	22%	48%	29%

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White

47%

41%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2005-2023)
Year	Swartz Lower Elementary School	Louisiana	Ouachita Parish School District
2023	49%	42%	56%
2022	50%	43%	57%
2021	55%	43%	58%
2020	61%	44%	60%
2019	61%	44%	60%
2018	61%	45%	61%
2017	61%	45%	61%
2016	60%	45%	62%
2015	64%	45%	59%
2014	63%	47%	62%
2013	66%	48%	63%
2012	67%	47%	64%
2011	71%	49%	65%
2010	70%	48%	65%
2009	68%	49%	66%
2008	67%	49%	66%
2007	72%	50%	67%
2006	76%	51%	68%
2005	76%	48%	69%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

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Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2015-2023)
Year	Swartz Lower Elementary School	Louisiana	Ouachita Parish School District
2023	4%	3%	2%
2022	4%	3%	2%
2021	4%	3%	2%
2020	3%	3%	1%
2019	3%	3%	1%
2018	4%	2%	1%
2017	4%	2%	1%
2016	3%	2%	1%
2015	2%	2%

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All Ethnic Groups

0.60

0.65

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2005-2023)
Year	Swartz Lower Elementary School	Louisiana	Ouachita Parish School District
2023	0.59	0.65	0.56
2022	0.59	0.64	0.55
2021	0.57	0.64	0.54
2020	0.51	0.62	0.53
2019	0.51	0.62	0.53
2018	0.52	0.61	0.51
2017	0.52	0.61	0.51
2016	0.52	0.61	0.51
2015	0.49	0.61	0.50
2014	0.49	0.60	0.50
2013	0.47	0.58	0.50
2012	0.46	0.58	0.49
2011	0.42	0.56	0.48
2010	0.43	0.56	0.47
2009	0.45	0.55	0.47
2008	0.46	0.55	0.46
2007	0.41	0.55	0.46
2006	0.38	0.54	0.45
2005	0.38	0.54	0.44

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Participates in the

Yes

Eligible for

55%

57%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2005-2023)
Year	Swartz Lower Elementary School	Louisiana	Ouachita Parish School District
2023	60%	58%	54%
2022	41%	46%	39%
2021	38%	53%	37%
2020	57%	51%	52%
2019	57%	51%	52%
2018	65%	60%	48%
2017	65%	60%	48%
2016	65%	54%	51%
2015	56%	58%	50%
2014	60%	60%	52%
2013	36%	59%	30%
2012	54%	60%	51%
2011	57%	59%	51%
2010	51%	58%	49%
2009	49%	57%	44%
2008	46%	55%	43%
2007	41%	53%	42%
2006	37%	55%	40%
2005	35%	53%	42%

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Eligible for

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Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2004-2023)
Year	Swartz Lower Elementary School	Louisiana	Ouachita Parish School District
2023	7%	4%	9%
2020	2%	2%	4%
2019	2%	2%	4%
2018	6%	3%	4%
2017	6%	3%	4%
2016	6%	5%	4%
2015	10%	6%	4%
2014	6%	7%	7%
2012	7%	7%	7%
2011	6%	7%	6%
2010	8%	8%	7%
2009	7%	8%	7%
2008	5%	8%	7%
2007	7%	8%	7%
2006	7%	7%	7%
2005	4%	8%	7%
2004	6%	8%	8%

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School Statewide Testing

School District Name

Ouachita Parish School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Swartz Lower Elementary School often compared to?

Swartz Lower Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lakeshore School by visitors of our site.

How many students attend Swartz Lower Elementary School?

365 students attend Swartz Lower Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

47% of Swartz Lower Elementary School students are White, 42% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.

What is the student-teacher ratio of Swartz Lower Elementary School?

Swartz Lower Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.

What grades does Swartz Lower Elementary School offer ?

Swartz Lower Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).

What school district is Swartz Lower Elementary School part of?

Swartz Lower Elementary School is part of Ouachita Parish School District.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

Grades: Prekindergarten-2
Enrollment: 365 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 53%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education