Swanson Elementary School
Tel:
(907) 861-5300
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 17:1.
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 grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-2 |
| Total Students | 488 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 27 teachers |
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School Comparison
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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AK) |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 |
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| 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% |
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Diversity Score | 0.52 | 0.71 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 34% | 41% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AK Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school, middle school and elementary school to Swanson Elementary School is Beryozova School (0.0 miles away)
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27297 W Beryozova Dr
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(907) 761-7238 0 6-12 11 - Palmer Sherrod Elementary School Math: 58% | Reading: 51%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-5 | 437 students10
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561 N Gulkana St
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 761-4100 0.1 K-5 437 - Palmer Academy Charter School Charter School
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Palmer, AK 99645
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Palmer, AK 99645
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