Swanson Elementary School
Tel:
(907)861-5300
- Swanson Elementary School serves 465 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53%.
Top Placements
Swanson Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Swanson Elementary School's student population of 465 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-2 |
| Total Students | 465 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 24 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Swanson Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has increased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Swanson Elementary School is 0.49, 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AK) |
| Overall School Rank | -- | |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 17:1 |
 | ||
| American Indian | 17% | 23% |
| Asian | n/a | 6% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 7% |
| Black | 1% | 3% |
| White | 69% | 47% |
| Hawaiian | 3% | 3% |
| Two or more races | 9% | 11% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.49 | 0.71 |
 | ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 36% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AK Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Swanson Elementary School is Beryozova School (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Beryozova School (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Beryozova School (0.0 miles away)
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Palmer, AK 99645
(907)761-7238 0.0 6-12 11 - Palmer Sherrod Elementary School Grades: 3-5 | 427 students
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Palmer, AK 99645
(907)761-4100 0.1 3-5 427 - Palmer Academy Charter School Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 244 students
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Palmer, AK 99645
(907)746-2358 0.5 K-8 244 - Palmer Palmer High School Grades: 9-12 | 809 students
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1170 W Arctic Ave
Palmer, AK 99645
(907)746-8400 1.2 9-12 809
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