Swayzee Elementary School

Swayzee Elementary School is a middle-grades school of compact scale in Swayzee, Indiana, run under Oak Hill United School Corp, hosting 248 students in grades 5 through 6. That puts it 58% leaner than the typical public school in Indiana, which averages around 594 students.

Across the 5 schools in Oak Hill United School Corp (1,533 students total), Swayzee Elementary School accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

Looking at the student body, Swayzee Elementary School lists that nearly all students (88%) are White. Other groups include 6% multiracial, 6% Hispanic. Compared to Grant County overall, the school's racial mix sits in roughly the same range.

On the income-and-resources front, The school employs 15 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 16.2:1. That tracks the state average closely. An estimated 43% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment. Set against Grant County (around 57%), the school's rate is south of typical.

On a demographically-adjusted basis, Swayzee Elementary School tracks the demographic baseline. The model predicts 45.3% given the school's FRL share; actual proficiency is 53.6%.

Across the wider county, the surrounding county (Grant County) records that median household earnings sit near $53,522, roughly 20% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 15% of residents live below the federal poverty line. In all, Grant County runs 30 public schools (combined enrollment of about 10,743 students), of which Swayzee Elementary School is one.

Nearest neighbor: Oak Hill High School, around 5.1 miles off. Within ten miles, there are 8 other public schools, a sparser pattern than typical urban areas. Among the 5 schools in that immediate cluster with test data (this one included), Swayzee Elementary School ranks 1st on composite proficiency, ahead of the local average of 45.5%.

Swayzee Elementary School operates from an outlying location.

Five-year trend. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Swayzee Elementary School has decreased 16%, going from 295 students in 2018 to 248 in 2025.

On the community side, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around school events, parent volunteer needs, and clubs. Members of the school community can share what they know.