Swain Elementary School

371 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Swain Elementary School, located in Plainville, Georgia, is part of the Floyd County School District. Serving students in the rural community of Plainville, the school focuses on providing a foundational educational experience that emphasizes core academics, character development, and student engagement. As a neighborhood school, it typically plays a central role in the local community, fostering a supportive environment where teachers and staff aim to build strong relationships with both students and their families.

The school is dedicated to preparing its students for future academic success by utilizing the resources and curriculum standards established by the Floyd County School District. Beyond classroom instruction, Swain Elementary often emphasizes the importance of a well-rounded education through various extracurricular activities and school-wide events. By maintaining a focus on safety, literacy, and fundamental skills, the school strives to create a nurturing atmosphere that encourages young learners to grow both intellectually and socially within their local community.

371

Total Students

32.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Swain Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	271
Hispanic	75
Black	12
Asian	1
Two or More	12

White
271 (73.0%)
Hispanic
75 (20.2%)
Black
12 (3.2%)
Two or More
12 (3.2%)
Asian
1 (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:	No
District:	Gordon County
Phone:	(706)629-0141
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	371
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	368
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 40

Kindergarten 60

Grade 1 52

Grade 2 45

Grade 3 57

Grade 4 65

Grade 5 52