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).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 343 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Swanson Elementary School's student population of 343 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
343 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Swanson Elementary School is 0.53, 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
15:1
15:1
American Indian
11%
22%
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
7%
8%
Black
n/a
2%
White
66%
47%
Hawaiian
1%
3%
Two or more races
14%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Swanson Elementary School often compared to?
Swanson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pioneer Peak Elementary School, Finger Lake Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Swanson Elementary School?
343 students attend Swanson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Swanson Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are American Indian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Swanson Elementary School?
Swanson Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Swanson Elementary School offer ?
Swanson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Swanson Elementary School part of?
Swanson Elementary School is part of Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District.
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