Swan Meadow School

(301)334-2059

www.gcps.net/Domain/14

54 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Swan Meadow School, located in Oakland, Maryland, is a public elementary school serving students within the Garrett County Public Schools district. Situated in a rural setting, the school focuses on providing a supportive and community-oriented learning environment for its students in the westernmost part of the state. It is committed to the district’s core mission of academic excellence, aiming to foster student growth through a balanced curriculum that emphasizes foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies.

The school is known for its small, tight-knit atmosphere, which allows for personalized attention and strong partnerships between educators, students, and families. As part of the Garrett County school system, Swan Meadow integrates modern educational practices with the unique values of its local community. By utilizing resources from the district and engaging in collaborative learning, the school strives to prepare its young students for successful transitions to middle school and beyond, all while maintaining a safe and encouraging campus culture.

Total Students

3.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Swan Meadow School
Demographic	Student Count
White	49
Hispanic	2
Two or More	3

White
49 (90.7%)
Two or More
3 (5.6%)
Hispanic
2 (3.7%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Garrett County Public Schools
Phone:	(301)334-2059
Website:	http://www.gcps.net/Domain/14
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	54
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	3.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	28
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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 1

Grade 1 8

Grade 2 6

Grade 3 9

Grade 4 2

Grade 5 13

Grade 6 7

Grade 7 3

Grade 8 5