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Elementary· 12 schools in district

Swan Meadow School

6709 Garrett Highway, Oakland, MD 21550Garrett County Public Schools →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–08Non-Charter
38
Students
Total enrolled
$30,061
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 110% vs nat'l
9.9 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 36% vs nat'l
41/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 18% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Small public school
Serves 38 students in grades KG–08 in Oakland, Maryland.
110% above average funding
District spends $30,061 per pupil, 110% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 41th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Swan Meadow School is a small elementary in Oakland, Maryland, serving grades KG–08 with 38 students. The district invests $30,061 per student — 110% above the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. With only 21% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community.

Student Body & Demographics at Swan Meadow School

38
Total Students
9.9 : 1
Student:Teacher
21%
Free Lunch
4
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution17 male · 21 female
45%
55%
Male 45%Female 55%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility21%
National avg 52% · 8 students
Student Composition
100%
White100%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 240036000676

Academic Outcomes at Swan Meadow School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
41
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 41th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 35th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 21550

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$30,061Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$30,061
State avg
$28,238
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$13,227
Student Support$5,712
Administration$3,607
Operations$4,509
Other$3,006
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $30,061 spent per student, an estimated $13,317 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
60%
29%
State government
60.1%
Local (property tax)
29.0%
Federal programs
10.9%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $30,061/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Low economic disadvantage rate — only 21% of students on free or reduced lunch
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Broad Ford ElementaryYough Glades ElementaryAccident ElementaryGrantsville Elementary
+3 more
↓
Middle
Southern Middle SchoolNorthern Middle School
↓
High School
Southern Garrett High SchoolNorthern Garrett High School
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesKG – 08
Location—
CountyGarrett County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictGarrett County Public Schools →
Phone: (301)334-2059
NCES ID: 240036000676
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Oakland seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Garrett County Public Schools
High
Southern Garrett High School
624 students · 09–12
● 41 opp44% FRL
Elem
Broad Ford Elementary
559 students · PK–05
● 41 opp57% FRL
High
Northern Garrett High School
439 students · 09–12
● 45 opp37% FRL
Mid
Southern Middle School
434 students · 06–08
● 41 opp47% FRL
Mid
Northern Middle School
320 students · 06–08
● 45 opp39% FRL
Elem
Yough Glades Elementary
280 students · PK–05
● 41 opp61% FRL
Elem
Accident Elementary
235 students · PK–05
● 45 opp45% FRL
Elem
Grantsville Elementary
171 students · PK–05
● 44 opp59% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
6709 Garrett Highway, Oakland, MD 21550
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.