Swanson Elementary School
Palmer, AK 99645
Phone: (907) 861-5300
District: Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades PK-2
Palmer's Swanson Elementary School serves grades PK-2 in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District.
Swanson Elementary School is a public school in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District located in Palmer, AK. The students are 69.2% White, non-Hispanic; 20.3% Native American or Native Alaskan; 2.7% Asian/Pacific Islander; 2.7% Hispanic; 2.5% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander; and 2.5% Black, non-Hispanic. 40.5% of students are participating in a free or reduced-price lunch program.
Student Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | School | District | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| White, non-Hispanic | 69.2% | 73.5% | 50.1% |
| Native American or Native Alaskan | 20.3% | 17.1% | 23.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.7% | 2.6% | 6.2% |
| Hispanic | 2.7% | 3.3% | 6.4% |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 2.5% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Black, non-Hispanic | 2.5% | 2.3% | 3.6% |
| Multiracial | — | 0.1% | 7.9% |
Student Subgroups
| Subgroup | School | District | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students participating in a free or reduced-price lunch program | 40.5% | — | 40.4% |
| English learners | — | 2% | 11% |
| # | Name | Type | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Bluffs at The Ranch | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Wasilla | AK | 8.5 mi | |
| 2 | Wasilla Alaska | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Wasilla | AK | 21.6 mi | |
| 3 | Eagle Pointe | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Eagle River | AK | 26.4 mi | |
| 4 | Fort Richardson Housing Area | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Anchorage | AK | 29.6 mi | |
| 5 | Elmendorf Housing Area | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Anchorage | AK | 34 mi | |
| 6 | Cheney Housing Area | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Anchorage | AK | 35.8 mi | |
| 7 | Airport Heights | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Anchorage | AK | 36.5 mi | |
| 8 | Rogers Park | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Anchorage | AK | 38 mi | |
| 9 | Scenic Way in Downtown Anchorage | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Anchorage | AK | 38.7 mi | |
| 10 | Spruce Mobile Home Park | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Anchorage | AK | 39.4 mi | |
| 11 | Turnagain Housing Area | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Anchorage | AK | 39.6 mi | |
| 12 | Westbury Drive | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Anchorage | AK | 39.9 mi | |
| 13 | Spenard Housing Area | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Anchorage | AK | 40.4 mi | |
| 14 | Huffman Housing Area | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Anchorage | AK | 42.1 mi | |
| 15 | Strawberry Lane Apartment Homes | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Anchorage | AK | 42.4 mi |
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| Fort Richardson | 31.5 mi. |
| Elmendorf AFB | 33.6 mi. |
