Swift Creek Elementary School

Swift Creek Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5
13800 Genito Rd,  Midlothian, VA
Chesterfield County Public Schools
4.2
620 Students
B
Niche Grade
Known as The Home of the Gators, Swift Creek Elementary School is a public school within Chesterfield County Public Schools. Swift Creek is among the top 20 percent of schools in the state for overall test scores, with math test scores being among the top 10 percent. This standard, high-performing school focuses on building necessary skills in common subjects like language arts, math, and science. Students have four resource classes at the school: art, music, physical education, and STEAM. like all CCPS schools, Swift Creek offers support for gifted learners; students must be referred and evaluated in order to receive services. Swift Creek does not underestimate the power of fun in the learning environment and believes clubs and activities are just as important to student learning as their classes during the day. Students can become involved in the student government association, Girls on the Run, and before and after school enrichment. This school serves just under 600 students in grades pre-K through fifth who live in Brandermill, Watermill, Edgewater, Mill Crest, and Waterviews at the Reservoir communities. The student-to-teacher ratio is on par with the state average at 14:1.

School Details

Head of School
Margaret Innes
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Math Proficiency
62%
Reading Proficiency
67%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
B
Teachers
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Academics
Reading Proficiency
67%
Math Proficiency
62%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
40
Full Time Teachers
40
Teachers in First or Second Year
11.1%

GreatSchools Rating

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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
298:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.8%
Female
49.2%
White
69.1%
Black
10.9%
Hispanic
7.8%
Two or more races
7.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
5.2%
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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
4.2 13 Reviews
5.0 parent
3/7/2018
WONDERFUL school! In the 5 years my children have been at SCES, we have never once been upset. I rest assured that my children are in great care and are receiving an excellent education. Very happy with administration, teachers and staff.
5.0 parent
3/6/2018
We had a great 6 years at Swift Creek. The treachera constantly strived to incorporate current best practices and also formed great relationships with their students. The school was always welcoming to our child and our family.
5.0 other
11/14/2015
Swift Creek is a great neighborhood school! We are lucky to live in the zone.
5.0 parent
5/8/2015
I love Swift Creek Elementary! The staff are friendly and make learning fun. They are very creative and caring. My children are challenged but are not frustrated. I am a teacher and I was very particular about where my children would attend school. I am very glad that we picked a neighborhood that a...

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