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B.C. Swinney
Elementary School


1431 N.W. 23rd Street
Lawton, Oklahoma  73505
Phone#: 580-353-7899
Fax#: 580-585-4683

Grades:

  Kindergarten through 5th Grade



School Hours:

  9:15 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.



Colors:

  Royal Blue and Cherry Red



Mascot:

  Jets



Motto:

  Making the Best Better for Tomorrow’s World



Song:

We are the B.C. Swinney Jets
Soaring to reach the sky.
There are no limits to our success.
When you meet us we’ll pass the test.
That’s the Swinney way.
The red, white, and the mighty blue
Worn proud in all we do.
We are the B.C. Swinney Jets you and I,
And remember the Jets fly high.

Creed:

Today, I will do more than I have to do.
I will treat others as I want to be treated,
And I will try to become a better person.

Student Count:

  186



Grades Taught:

  K-5



Faculty Count:

  Approximately 38 (certified & support)



School Information:

  B.C. Swinney Elementary School is located in the heart of Lawton, on 23rd and Baltimore. It is one of the oldest elementary schools in the community. B.C. Swinney was named for the long-time educator, Bascom Clark Swinney, who served as junior high principal, senior high principal, and superintendent during his educational career. In May, 1946 he the first coordinator of curriculum for the state department of education. More than 50 years later, B.C. Swinney Elementary continues the tradition of Bascom Clark Swinney in providing high-quality instruction in a supportive learning environment that enables the children we serve to meet the State’s student academic achievement standards.



Establishment Date:

  On December 8, 1952, dedication ceremonies were held for the B.C. Swinney elementary School, 23rd and Baltimore in Lawton.



Current & Original Classroom Counts:

  Originally 8 classrooms, currently 23 classrooms



Current & Original Faculty Counts:

  Originally 8 faculty, currently 38 certified and support staff members



Library/Lab Sizes:

  Book Count: 6,000 - AR Quiz Information



Computer Count:

  50+



Building Expansions:

  In 1969, 4 rooms were added to the original 8 classrooms.