Is Swasey Central School a good school?

Yes. Swasey Central School ranks in the top 8.1% of New Hampshire elementary schools.

How many students attend Swasey Central School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 295 students attended Swasey Central School.

What is the racial makeup of Swasey Central School?

Students at Swasey Central School are 91% White, 3% Asian, 2% Hispanic, 2% American Indian, 1% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Swasey Central School attend?

Students who attend Swasey Central School usually go on to attend: Middle : Cooperative Middle School High : Exeter High School

Swasey Central School

Summary:

Swasey Central School is an exceptional elementary school located in Brentwood, New Hampshire, serving 293 students in grades PK-5. As part of the Brentwood School District, which is ranked 17th out of 163 districts in the state, Swasey Central consistently delivers high-quality education, ranking among the top 30 elementary schools in New Hampshire.

Swasey Central School's academic performance is truly outstanding, with a significantly higher percentage of students proficient or better in Mathematics, Reading, and Science compared to the state averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 70% of Swasey Central students were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state average of 41%. The school's exceptional performance extends to specific student subgroups as well, ranking 9th out of 193 New Hampshire elementary schools for male students and 1st out of 59 schools for special education students in the 2021-2022 school year.

While Swasey Central School's student population is relatively homogeneous, with over 90% of students identifying as white, the school's academic excellence is noteworthy when compared to nearby schools like Newfields Elementary School and Lamprey River Elementary School, which have more diverse student populations. Swasey Central's consistent high performance, exceptional subgroup support, and statewide recognition make it a standout institution in the region.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

355 Middle Rd.
Brentwood, NH 03833-6012

(603) 642-3487

District: Brentwood School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
19^th of 234 New Hampshire Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,462

Students who attend Swasey Central School usually attend:

Middle:	Cooperative Middle School
High:	Exeter High School

Student/teacher ratio: 10.5

Number of students: 295

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.8%

Asian:

3.4%

Hispanic:

2.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 8.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Swasey Central School ranks better than 91.9% of elementary schools in New Hampshire. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 86.39. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (90.8%), Asian (3.4%), American Indian (2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 8.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Swasey Central School is 10.5. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Swasey Central School is $16,462.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Swasey Central School:

SchoolDigger ranks Swasey Central School 19^th of 234 New Hampshire public elementary schools. (See Swasey Central School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Brentwood School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Brentwood School District 17^th of 163 New Hampshire school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Swasey Central School

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Rank History for all students at Swasey Central School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NH State Percentile
2006	78.76	43^rd	238	81.9%
2007	80.66	35^th	237	85.2%
2008	86.87	13^th	236	94.5%
2009	81.98	21^st	240	91.3%
2010	85.59	10^th	242	95.9%
2011	82.85	23^rd	237	90.3%
2012	75.86	42^nd	241	82.6%
2013	77.39	36^th	241	85.1%
2014	78.83	27^th	242	88.8%
2016	72.53	55^th	244	77.5%
2017	84.07	20^th	229	91.3%
2018	79.00	31^st	231	86.6%
2019	86.99	16^th	231	93.1%
2021	82.66	26^th	211	87.7%
2022	90.22	12^th	233	94.8%
2023	85.36	26^th	237	89.0%
2024	86.39	19^th	234	91.9%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Swasey Central School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	98.13	1^st	59	98.3%
2023	86.97	10^th	70	85.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Swasey Central School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NH State Percentile
2018	80.30	19^th	190	90.0%
2019	84.77	15^th	192	92.2%
2021	74.26	32^nd	160	80.0%
2022	84.76	16^th	187	91.4%
2023	75.02	34^th	193	82.4%
2024	77.27	33^rd	187	82.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Swasey Central School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NH State Percentile
2018	75.40	36^th	195	81.5%
2019	88.04	11^th	195	94.4%
2021	87.12	19^th	168	88.7%
2022	91.70	6^th	194	96.9%
2023	91.52	8^th	199	96.0%
2024	91.49	9^th	193	95.3%

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Rank History for White students at Swasey Central School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NH State Percentile
2018	78.84	28^th	227	87.7%
2019	87.19	12^th	229	94.8%
2021	79.27	30^th	209	85.6%
2022	89.75	12^th	229	94.8%
2023	84.37	24^th	233	89.7%
2024	85.40	22^nd	228	90.4%

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Data source: test scores: New Hampshire Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: New Hampshire Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Swasey Central School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1991	204	1	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	208
1992	196	0	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	199
1993	189	1	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	192
1994	188	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	188
1995	226	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	226
1996	226	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	226
1997	244	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	246
1998	217	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	218
1999	240	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	242
2000	249	3	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	254
2001	251	1	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	255
2002	309	0	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	312
2003	309	0	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	312
2004	341	3	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	348
2005	359	3	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	366
2006	383	4	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	391
2007	391	5	1	3	3	n/a	n/a	403
2008	399	2	3	4	4	n/a	n/a	412
2009	401	5	4	4	5	n/a	n/a	419
2010	379	3	3	0	6	0	1	392
2011	374	2	6	2	6	0	7	397
2012	373	4	6	2	5	0	7	397
2013	338	2	11	3	3	0	10	367
2014	320	1	8	5	2	0	10	346
2015	310	1	6	5	4	2	8	336
2016	304	1	5	5	2	2	9	328
2017	290	2	9	4	1	2	9	317
2018	283	0	9	6	2	1	10	311
2019	279	0	9	6	2	1	11	308
2020	276	0	9	6	1	0	11	303
2021	261	0	7	4	1	0	10	283
2022	265	1	12	2	2	1	6	289
2023	270	3	10	2	7	0	1	293
2024	268	1	10	6	6	0	4	295

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Swasey Central School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	208	18.0	11.5	1.4
1992	199	15.0	13.2	4
1993	192	13.8	13.9	6.3
1994	188	12.2	15.4	6.9
1995	226	15.2	14.9	7.1
1996	226	15.2	14.9	7.1
1997	246	16.1	15.3	8.5
1998	218	16.1	13.5	2.8
1999	242	18.6	13.0	5.4
2000	254	19.8	12.8	3.5
2001	255	21.6	11.8	4.7
2002	312	22.7	13.7	3.5
2003	312	22.7	13.7	3.5
2004	348	22.7	15.3	3.4
2005	366	27.6	13.3	4.9
2006	391	28.9	13.5	4.1
2007	403	28.7	14.0	2.7
2008	412	28.7	14.4	1.9
2009	419	28.7	14.6	6
2010	392	28.7	13.6	5.1
2011	397	28.0	14.1	2.5
2012	397	26.7	14.8	5.3
2013	367	27.0	13.5	5.2
2014	346	26.0	13.3	5.5
2015	336	26.0	12.9	6.8
2016	328	24.0	13.6	5.8
2017	317	24.5	12.9	7.6
2018	311	22.6	13.7	5.8
2019	308	24.2	12.7	6.5
2020	303	21.2	14.2	5.3
2021	283	25.0	11.3	2.5
2022	289	25.0	11.5	4.5
2023	293	26.0	11.2	7.8
2024	295	28.0	10.5	8.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Swasey Central School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	208	18.0	11.5	1.4
1992	199	15.0	13.2	4
1993	192	13.8	13.9	6.3
1994	188	12.2	15.4	6.9
1995	226	15.2	14.9	7.1
1996	226	15.2	14.9	7.1
1997	246	16.1	15.3	8.5
1998	218	16.1	13.5	2.8
1999	242	18.6	13.0	5.4
2000	254	19.8	12.8	3.5
2001	255	21.6	11.8	4.7
2002	312	22.7	13.7	3.5
2003	312	22.7	13.7	3.5
2004	348	22.7	15.3	3.4
2005	366	27.6	13.3	4.9
2006	391	28.9	13.5	4.1
2007	403	28.7	14.0	2.7
2008	412	28.7	14.4	1.9
2009	419	28.7	14.6	6
2010	392	28.7	13.6	5.1
2011	397	28.0	14.1	2.5
2012	397	26.7	14.8	5.3
2013	367	27.0	13.5	5.2
2014	346	26.0	13.3	5.5
2015	336	26.0	12.9	6.8
2016	328	24.0	13.6	5.8
2017	317	24.5	12.9	7.6
2018	311	22.6	13.7	5.8
2019	308	24.2	12.7	6.5
2020	303	21.2	14.2	5.3
2021	283	25.0	11.3	2.5
2022	289	25.0	11.5	4.5
2023	293	26.0	11.2	7.8
2024	295	28.0	10.5	8.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Swasey Central School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$16,462

Data source: New Hampshire Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Swasey Central School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 16^th of 231 Elementary schools	Ranks 26^th of 237 Elementary schools	4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Swasey Central School)	84	78	6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Brentwood School District)	84	78	6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)	57	52	5%
3rd Grade Reading (Swasey Central School)	82	72	10%
3rd Grade Reading (Brentwood School District)	82	72	10%
3rd Grade Reading (New Hampshire)	52	46	6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Swasey Central School)	71	74	3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Brentwood School District)	71	74	3%
4th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)	52	51	1%
4th Grade Reading (Swasey Central School)	79	74	5%
4th Grade Reading (Brentwood School District)	79	74	5%
4th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)	55	50	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Swasey Central School)	54	37	17%
5th Grade Mathematics (Brentwood School District)	54	37	17%
5th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)	44	39	5%
5th Grade Reading (Swasey Central School)	73	78	5%
5th Grade Reading (Brentwood School District)	73	78	5%
5th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)	57	54	3%
5th Grade Science (Swasey Central School)	67	63	4%
5th Grade Science (Brentwood School District)	67	63	4%
5th Grade Science (New Hampshire)	38	36	2%
All Grades Mathematics (Swasey Central School)	70	65	5%
All Grades Mathematics (Brentwood School District)	70	65	5%
All Grades Mathematics (New Hampshire)	48	42	6%
All Grades Reading (Swasey Central School)	78	74	4%
All Grades Reading (Brentwood School District)	78	74	4%
All Grades Reading (New Hampshire)	56	52	4%
All Grades Science (Swasey Central School)	67	63	4%
All Grades Science (Brentwood School District)	67	63	4%
All Grades Science (New Hampshire)	40	37	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	308	293	4.9%
African American	0	3
American Indian	2	7	250%
Asian	9	10	11.1%
Hispanic	6	2	66.7%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	279	270	3.2%
Two or More Races	11	1	90.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	6.5%	7.8%	1.4%

Schools Near Swasey Central School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NH SAS Mathematics (2024)							NH SAS Reading (2024)							NH SAS Science (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NH SAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	NH SAS Mathematics 4th Grade	NH SAS Mathematics 5th Grade	NH SAS Mathematics 6th Grade	NH SAS Mathematics 7th Grade	NH SAS Mathematics 8th Grade	NH SAS Mathematics All Grades	NH SAS Reading 3rd Grade	NH SAS Reading 4th Grade	NH SAS Reading 5th Grade	NH SAS Reading 6th Grade	NH SAS Reading 7th Grade	NH SAS Reading 8th Grade	NH SAS Reading All Grades	NH SAS Science 5th Grade	NH SAS Science 8th Grade	NH SAS Science All Grades	Total
Swasey Central School	Public	PK, KG-5	355 Middle Rd.	Brentwood	03833	Rockingham County	Brentwood School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 642-3487	295	28	10.5	8.5%	268 (90.8%)	1 (0.3%)	6 (2.0%)	10 (3.4%)	6 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.4%)	86.4	19^th of 234 public elementary schools	91.9%		85.4	26^th of 237 public elementary schools	89.0%	7	93.0	68.0	54.0				70.0	83.0	62.0	84.0				75.0	52.0		52.0	$16,462
Ellis School	Public	PK, KG-8	432 Main St.	Fremont	03044	Rockingham County	Fremont School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 895-2511	363	36	10.0	16.5%	330 (90.9%)	1 (0.3%)	20 (5.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.3%)	51.8	117^th of 234 public elementary schools	50.0%		37.1	163^rd of 237 public elementary schools	31.2%	46	49.0	46.0	44.0	63.0	50.0	23.0	46.0	52.0	41.0	53.0	70.0	66.0	61.0	57.0	26.0	27.0	27.0	$17,902
Daniel J. Bakie School	Public	PK, KG-2	179 Main St.	Kingston	03848	Rockingham County	Sanborn Regional School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 642-5272	319	30	10.6	5.3%	288 (90.3%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (5.0%)	4 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.4%)								(n/a)																		$24,425
Epping Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	17 Prospect St.	Epping	03042	Rockingham County	Epping School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 679-8018	467	40	11.6	16.9%	439 (94.0%)	3 (0.6%)	13 (2.8%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.9%)	48	126^th of 234 public elementary schools	46.2%		46.3	130^th of 237 public elementary schools	45.1%	4	34.0	43.0	33.0				37.0	49.0	52.0	69.0				57.0	45.0		45.0	$18,400
Danville Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	23 School St.	Danville	03819	Rockingham County	Timberlane Regional School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 382-5554	275	25	11.0	13.8%	245 (89.1%)	2 (0.7%)	15 (5.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.7%)	64.4	74^th of 234 public elementary schools	68.4%		62.4	77^th of 237 public elementary schools	67.5%	3	63.0	61.0	46.0				57.0	57.0	61.0	62.0				60.0	35.0		35.0	$18,886
Lincoln Street Elementary School	Public	3-5	25 Lincoln St.	Exeter	03833	Rockingham County	Exeter School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 775-8860	417	35	12.0	14.9%	372 (89.2%)	4 (1.0%)	12 (2.9%)	16 (3.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.9%)	80.5	36^th of 234 public elementary schools	84.6%		81	33^rd of 237 public elementary schools	86.1%	3	75.0	73.0	59.0				69.0	57.0	66.0	73.0				65.0	48.0		48.0	$18,332
Virtual Learning Academy (E)	Public, Virtual, Charter	K-8	30 Linden St.	Exeter	03833	Rockingham County	Virtual Learning Academy Charter School	Yes	No	Yes	No	(603) 778-2500	127	23	5.6	18.9%	104 (81.9%)	1 (0.8%)	9 (7.1%)	4 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	8 (6.3%)								(n/a)						64.0	46.0						64.0	74.0		55.0	64.0
Main Street School	Public	PK, KG-2	40 Main St.	Exeter	03833	Rockingham County	Exeter School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 775-8946	390	49	7.9	16.2%	354 (90.8%)	6 (1.5%)	13 (3.3%)	7 (1.8%)	3 (0.8%)	1 (0.3%)	6 (1.5%)								(n/a)																		$19,942
East Kingston Elementary School	Public	K-5	5 Andrews Ln.	East Kingston	03827	Rockingham County	East Kingston School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 642-3511	118	16	7.6	8.5%	112 (94.9%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.7%)	76.2	42^nd of 234 public elementary schools	82.1%		52.4	111^th of 237 public elementary schools	53.2%	69		65.0	65.0				68.0		55.0	71.0				60.0	47.0		47.0	$21,619
Newfields Elementary School	Public	K-5	9 Piscassic Rd.	Newfields	03856	Rockingham County	Newfields School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 772-5555	121	13	9.6	5.0%	117 (96.7%)	3 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	85.2	24^th of 234 public elementary schools	89.7%		68.6	61^st of 237 public elementary schools	74.3%	37	72.0	53.0	67.0				64.0	67.0	68.0	82.0				72.0	72.0		72.0	$22,217

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