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Swanson Traditional School

17677 PARKER DR, SOUTH BEND, IN 46635

Top 10% School in Indiana

Ranked 23 of 134 in Indiana

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About Swanson Traditional School

Swanson Traditional School is located at 17677 Parker Drive in South Bend situated in a suburban residential setting within the South Bend Community School Corporation district. They serve students from grades PK-5 and enrolls approximately 414 students with a student-teacher ratio of 10:1. In math, 67% of students reached the proficient level or higher, while in reading, 57% achieved that level or above. The student population is made up of 47% female students and 53% male students. Swanson?????????? Traditional offers a well-planned, nurturing, and interesting educational environment where students develop their academic, social, and personal skills through a strong academic program and various enrichment opportunities.

The neighbourhood is quite a nice place for families to raise their children with a great education for the price that is still modest since the average value of the houses is about $150,000. The school is frequently rated by the parents who appreciate the committed teachers, the loving community, and the culture of respect and accomplishment, due to which Swanson Traditional School has become one of the best elementary schools in ??????????Indiana.

Swanson Traditional School Contact Information

Address

17677 PARKER DR, SOUTH BEND, IN 46635

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Phone

(574) 393-2700

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 67%
Reading 57%
State average proficiency is 67% in Math and 57% in Reading.
40
Full-time Teachers
10 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
414
Total Students
$41994
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 23 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Swanson Traditional School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:30 AM - 2:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 56.2%
Asian 2%
Hispanic 9.7%
Black 19.2%
Two+ Races 13%
Native Am. 0%
White
56.2%
Asian
2%
Hispanic
9.7%
Black
19.2%
Two+ Races
13%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 414
47.4%
196 Female
52.6%
218 Male

Student Population

414 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 10 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

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FAQ

Q1. How does Swanson Traditional School combine structure with innovation?

Ans. Structure provides the foundation, but innovation shines through project-based challenges and student leadership activities.

Q2. How are respect and responsibility modeled daily?

Ans. Respect is woven into routines—students greet one another, take pride in their space, and share accountability for school harmony.

Q3. What experiences help build teamwork among students?

Ans. The teamwork in the students is supported by collaborative group work, sports programs, and community service teams which truly nurture the spirit of unity.

Q4. How do teachers maintain a strong connection with parents?

Ans. Frequent progress meetings and classroom updates are the ways through which families are kept as trusted partners in the learning process.

Q5. How does Swanson celebrate academic and personal growth?

Ans. Awards assemblies, student showcases, and reflection journals recognize both achievement and perseverance.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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