Swanson Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Palmer, Alaska 99645 · Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District
#40 of 159 elementary schools in Alaska
#14942 of 50,301 nationally
About Swanson Elementary
Swanson Elementary is a public elementary located in Palmer, in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District school district of Alaska, United States. It caters for Grades PK–2. In 2025 it enrolled 348 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 64.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 40th of 159 ranked elementary schools in Alaska. Its strongest component is students per teacher (66th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 348.
There are 12 schools in Palmer; Swanson Elementary ranks 3rd of 11 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)–
- Reading proficiency (30%)–
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)47.7%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.4
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Swanson Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 348
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 47.7%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
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Schools near Swanson Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Sherrod Elementary
Palmer · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
383 students · 177 m away
Academy Charter School
Palmer · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
268 students · 602 m away
Palmer High School
Palmer · Public high · Grades 9–12
616 students · 2.0 km away
Palmer Middle School
Palmer · Public middle · Grades 6–8
563 students · 2.0 km away
Colony High School
Palmer · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,046 students · 5.8 km away
Colony Middle School
Palmer · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
771 students · 6.2 km away
Pioneer Peak Elementary
Palmer · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
449 students · 7.5 km away
Mat-Su Middle College School
Palmer · Public high · Grades 8–12
222 students · 8.1 km away
Birchtree Charter School
Palmer · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
416 students · 9.2 km away
Butte Elementary
Palmer · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
263 students · 9.7 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Alaska with a comparable Enrollment.
Harborview Elementary
Juneau · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
349 students
O'Malley Elementary
Anchorage · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
350 students
Snowshoe Elementary
Wasilla · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
346 students
Ticasuk Brown Elementary
Fairbanks · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
351 students
Kasuun Elementary
Anchorage · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
343 students
William Tyson Elementary
Anchorage · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
353 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Swanson Elementary a good school?
Swanson Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 64.8 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #40 of 159 in Alaska. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Swanson Elementary rank in Alaska?
Swanson Elementary ranks #40 of 159 elementary schools in Alaska and #14942 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Swanson Elementary?
Swanson Elementary had 348 students in 2025.
Is Swanson Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Swanson Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–2. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Swanson Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Swanson Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.