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 406 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).
Serving 513 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 18:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% 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
406 students
513 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
28 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
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
Pre-K Students
20
-
Kindergarten Students
118
84
Grade 1 Students
134
73
Grade 2 Students
134
100
Grade 3 Students
-
98
Grade 4 Students
-
73
Grade 5 Students
-
85
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
9%
5%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
8%
8%
% Black
n/a
n/a
% White
66%
72%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
17%
13%
Diversity Score
0.53
0.46
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
