Named a 2021 National Blue Ribbon School and rated ‘Excellent’ by the Nebraska Department of Education, Swanson Elementary is home to an award winning staff, a supportive school community, and a talented student body who work in tandem to achieve impressive results. Some of the activities that support and enrich Swanson’s strong academic program are an after school running club, Unified Activities, and STEAM activities throughout the year.

As part of the 2015 Master Facilities Plan approved by Westside voters, the District built a new Swanson Elementary School at the same site as the original building. The school opened to students and staff in August of 2019.