Swanson Elementary School

507 N Gulkana
Palmer, AK 99645
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Swanson Elementary School serves 397 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 397 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

School Overview

Swanson Elementary School's student population of 397 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
397 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Swanson Elementary School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (AK)
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
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American Indian
10%
22%
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Asian
1%
5%
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Hispanic
6%
8%
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Black
1%
2%
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White
61%
47%
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Hawaiian
1%
3%
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Two or more races
20%
13%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.58
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
39%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Swanson Elementary School often compared to?
Swanson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pioneer Peak Elementary School, Finger Lake Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Swanson Elementary School?
397 students attend Swanson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Swanson Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Swanson Elementary School?
Swanson Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 14:1.
What grades does Swanson Elementary School offer ?
Swanson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Swanson Elementary School part of?
Swanson Elementary School is part of Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District.

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 397 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

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