Swanson Elementary School
Swanson Elementary School serves 488 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
School Overview
Swanson Elementary School's student population of 488 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
488 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Swanson Elementary School is 0.52, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
20%
23%
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
1%
7%
Black
2%
3%
White
66%
47%
Hawaiian
3%
3%
Two or more races
7%
11%
All Ethnic Groups
National School Lunch Program
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AK Dept. of Education
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