About Our School
Celebrate! E.N. Swett is 50 years old! It's time to celebrate!
E.N. Swett Elementary is located at 2300 C. Street, South Sioux City, Nebraska 68776. Our office phone number is 402-494-3501. The school building is located in the heart of town. Diversity is our strength.
E.N. Swett Elementary is a one-section school serving about 40 preschool and 140 children in kindergarten through grade 5. Over three fourths (79%) of the students are minority students and 68% percent qualify for free or reduced lunch.
As a Title 1, School-wide program, E.N. Swett Elementary School is committed to the concept that all school resources support the improved learning of children, the strengthening of the family, and the development of community connections and resources.
Teachers and specialists provide students with a quality education in a positive and caring environment. Classroom curriculum includes language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies. Students also receive instruction in art, music, P.E., guidance, library and technology.
Individual needs of students are met by the variety of programs supporting student learning including ELL, SPED services and providing a program for high ability learners in a Title I building.
Parent involvement is encouraged through opportunities to participate in classroom activities throughout the year and in our at home reading program One School One Book. Ninety five percent of ENS parents attend their child’s conference each semester.
E.N. Swett students and staff invite you to visit us in person and through this web site. You will see why we think E.N. Swett Elementary is such a great place to be.
The School Day
School begins at 8:00 am. Student should not be on the school grounds before 7:50 a.m., and they may arrive for our daily free Universal Breakfast program that begins at 7:30 a.m. We dismiss daily at 3:05.
Tribute to Erman Nathan Swett
E.N. Swett Elementary School, named after Erman Nathan Swett who served as the South Sioux City Superintendent of schools from 1921 through 1955. Erman Nathan Swett was always dressed in his U.S. Army military uniform. He was often called by his nickname, E.N.
Mr. Swett was born August 19, 1890 in Ainsworth Nebraska. He graduated from Peru State College in Peru, Nebraska. He later received his B.A. from Nebraska Wesleyan in Lincoln and his Master’s Degree from the University of Minnesota. He entered the U.S. Army in 1918 and was discharged in 1919. He served as Superintendent of School s in Grafton and Homer Nebraska before coming to South Sioux City.
He and his wife, Bess, moved to Lincoln in 1978 to be closer to their only son Robert. Erman Nathan Swett passed away in May of 1980.
Erman Nathan Swett loved American history, especially Lewis and Clark. His hobbies included hunting, fishing, woodworking and reading.
Our School Song:
E.N. Swett (E.N. Swett) Is our school (Is our school)
E.N. Swett (E.N. Swett) Kids are cool (Kids are cool)
E.N. Swett (E.N. Swett) Kids are great (Kids are great)
E.N. Swett (E.N. Swett) Is first rate! (Is first rate!)
