Swift Elementary School, a Baldwin County public school in Bon Secour, AL, served grades PK–6 with 149 students and a 14:1 student–teacher ratio as of the latest data.
The school's overall state ranking declined to #677 in 2023 from a peak of #167 in 2019, placing it in the bottom 50% statewide.
Math proficiency ranged from 10–14%, consistently lower than the state average of about 30%, while reading proficiency of 50–59% was higher than the state average of 47%.
Minority enrollment was approximately 39%, with a notable increase in students eligible for free lunch rising from 27% in 2001 to 87% in 2023, reflecting significant socioeconomic shifts.
Swift Elementary ranked in the top 20% statewide for free lunch eligibility and student–teacher ratio, highlighting resource allocation despite academic challenges.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 155 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Swift Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Swift Elementary School's student population of 155 students has grown by 66% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
155 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
Swift Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Swift Elementary School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#677 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
32%
12%
Black
1%
31%
White
63%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Swift Elementary School's ranking?
Swift Elementary School is ranked #677 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Swift Elementary School?
155 students attend Swift Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Swift Elementary School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Swift Elementary School?
Swift Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Swift Elementary School offer ?
Swift Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Swift Elementary School part of?
Swift Elementary School is part of Baldwin County School District.
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