Swanson Elementary

About Swanson Elementary School

Swanson Elementary has roughly 823 students in PreK-grade 5. With 53 full-time faculty, Swanson has a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. In terms of statewide comparisons, about 66% of students are deemed proficient in math, and about 59% of students are deemed proficient in reading. Approximately 40% of the students are of diverse racial backgrounds (e.g., ~20% Asian, ~10% Hispanic, ~3% Black) while the rest are mainly White students.

The school receives excellent ratings (Niche A+) and extensive (non-monetary) district support with a real commitment to excellence in education, especially education for gifted students. The housing market is hot in Brookfield: the median sold house price is about 520K, and the average listing price is about 625K. So, this area has many desirable characteristics. Overall, Swanson represents a well-respected academic institution with a well-connected community, community spirit, and an academic environment that espouses and values the value of learning, making it one of the best elementary schools.

Contact Information

Address

305 N CALHOUN RD BROOKFIELD WI 53005

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Phone

(262) 789-2540

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Website

https://www.elmbrookschools.org/swanson-elementary-school

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 49%

Reading 49%

State average proficiency is 49% in Math and 49% in Reading.

53

Full-time Teachers

16 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

6

Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)

823

Total Students

$65726

Avg. Teacher Salary

TOP [percent] IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Swanson Elementary School

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

Detailed program information coming Fall 2025!

School Ratings

Ranked

5

of 10 in wisconsin

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.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:50 AM - 3:43 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:35 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 60.4%

Asian 19.7%

Hispanic 10%

Black 2.2%

Two+ Races 6.7%

Native Am. 1%

White

60.4%

Asian

19.7%

Hispanic

10%

Black

2.2%

Two+ Races

6.7%

Native Am.

1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 823

49.3%

406 Female

50.7%

417 Male

Student Population

823 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

Latest News

Swanson Elementary embarked on an important new initiative, which is focused on environmental programs related to recycling and sustainability. The school looks forward to parent workshops, as well as art exhibitions by students to highlight the importance of awareness and creativity throughout the school year.

FAQ

1. What is the student-teacher ratio at Swanson Elementary School?

Swanson Elementary has a student-teacher ratio of 16:1, which is slightly above the district average.

2. How many students are enrolled at Swanson Elementary?

There are approximately 806 students enrolled at Swanson Elementary.

3. What is the school's math proficiency rate?

Approximately 66% of students at Swanson Elementary are proficient in math.

4. What is the school's reading proficiency rate?

Approximately 59% of students at Swanson Elementary are proficient in reading.

5. What is the school's science proficiency rate?

Approximately 65-69% of students at Swanson Elementary are proficient in science.

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

ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

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

F

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

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

What Parents Say