Swanson Traditional School in South Bend, Indiana on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Swanson Traditional School is a suburban public school in South Bend, Indiana that is part of South Bend Community School Corporation. It serves 399 students in grades Pre-K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 30.7:1. Its teachers have had 19 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

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Public School

Grades Pre-K - 5

399 Students

13 Teachers

17677 Parker Dr

South Bend, IN 46635 View local requests

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Swanson Traditional School Teachers on DonorsChoose

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Mrs. Thomas

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Swanson Traditional School Demographics

95%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

28%

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.

Swanson Traditional School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 29, 2025

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