Phil D. Swing Elementary

www.besd.org

725 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Phil D. Swing Elementary School is located in Brawley, California, and serves as a foundational academic institution within the Brawley Elementary School District. As a public school, it is committed to providing a structured learning environment for students in the Imperial Valley, focusing on core curriculum standards and fostering a supportive community for elementary-aged children. The school is named in honor of Philip David Swing, a prominent 20th-century California congressman known for his significant contributions to water and agricultural development in the Imperial Valley.

The school emphasizes foundational skill development, aiming to prepare students for success in their middle and high school years. By working closely with local families and utilizing community resources, Phil D. Swing Elementary strives to promote both academic achievement and social-emotional growth. As with many schools in the region, it operates as a hub for the local neighborhood, dedicated to creating a safe and inclusive educational atmosphere for its diverse student body.

725

Total Students

32.0

Full-Time Teachers

22.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

87.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Phil D. Swing Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	17
Hispanic	694
Black	5
Asian	3
Two or More	4
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
694 (95.7%)
White
17 (2.3%)
Black
5 (0.7%)
Two or More
4 (0.6%)
Asian
3 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Brawley Elementary
Phone:	(760)344-3350
Website:	http://www.besd.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	725
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	574
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	63

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 137

Grade 1 95

Grade 2 115

Grade 3 118

Grade 4 128

Grade 5 132