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
Top Rankings
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Pioneer Peak Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Overview
Swanson Elementary School serves 348 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Serving 449 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 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 32%). 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 30% 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
348 students
449 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
29 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
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#91 out of 441 schools in AK
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
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56%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
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44%
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Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
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55-59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
33
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Kindergarten Students
87
61
Grade 1 Students
115
53
Grade 2 Students
113
86
Grade 3 Students
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73
Grade 4 Students
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92
Grade 5 Students
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84
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
8%
5%
% Asian
2%
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% Hispanic
9%
9%
% Black
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1%
% White
62%
70%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
18%
14%
Diversity Score
0.57
0.48
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
9%