Swayzee Elementary School in Swayzee, Indiana on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Swayzee Elementary School is a rural public school in Swayzee, Indiana that is part of Oak Hill United School District. It serves 251 students in grades 4 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 13.9:1. Its teachers have had 7 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

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Public School

Grades 4 - 8

251 Students

18 Teachers

405 S Washington St

Swayzee, IN 46986 View local requests

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Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

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Swayzee Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mrs. Crowe

Mrs. Walter

Mrs. Warnock

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Swayzee Elementary School Demographics

47%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Swayzee Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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