Swanson Elementary School vs. Pioneer Peak Elementary School
Should you attend Swanson Elementary School or Pioneer Peak Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
Overview
Swanson Elementary School serves 343 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to 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).
Serving 471 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Pioneer Peak Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
PK-2
PK-5
Total Students
343 students
471 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
55% | 45%
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
32 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
n/a
#125 out of 459 schools in AK
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
n/a
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
n/a
42%
n/a
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
n/a
44%
n/a
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
n/a
55-59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
106
46
Grade 1 Students
118
83
Grade 2 Students
119
72
Grade 3 Students
-
96
Grade 4 Students
-
97
Grade 5 Students
-
77
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
11%
5%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
7%
10%
% Black
n/a
n/a
% White
66%
69%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
14%
14%
Diversity Score
0.53
0.50
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
