Swampscott Elementary School

Swampscott Elementary School, a heavily attended primary school in Swampscott, Massachusetts, run under Swampscott, teaches 734 students, covering grades K through 4. By comparison, Massachusetts's public schools average about 381 students each, so Swampscott Elementary School sits 93% above that benchmark.

Across the 6 schools in Swampscott (2,819 students total), Swampscott Elementary School accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

For racial and ethnic makeup, Swampscott Elementary School reports that 76% of the student body identifies as White. Beyond that, the school lists 15% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 2% Asian, 2% Black. The wider county runs roughly 68% White, putting the school's mix visibly more White than the area baseline.

In terms of school funding signals, Staff filings list 64 full-time-equivalent teachers, which works out to roughly 11.5:1 students per teacher. The state averages about 12.2:1, putting this campus right in line with peers.

In the broader community, ACS estimates for Essex County put median household earnings sit near $101,883, 43% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate sits near 7%. Swampscott Elementary School is one of 221 public schools in Essex County (combined enrollment of about 113,427 students).

The closest other public school is Swampscott Middle, roughly 0.3 miles away. Counting just inside five miles, 8 other public schools cluster around Swampscott Elementary School.

The campus sits in a bedroom-community setting.

On allk12, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.