Pioneer Peak Elementary School vs. Swanson Elementary School
Should you attend Pioneer Peak Elementary School or Swanson 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
Pioneer Peak Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
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Attribute
Math Proficiency
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Overview
Serving 471 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 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
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).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
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Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-2
Total Students
471 students
343 students
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
23 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#91 out of 441 schools in AK
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
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Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
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Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
46
106
Grade 1 Students
83
118
Grade 2 Students
72
119
Grade 3 Students
96
-
Grade 4 Students
97
-
Grade 5 Students
77
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
5%
11%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
10%
7%
% Black
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n/a
% White
69%
66%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
14%
14%
Diversity Score
0.50
0.53
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
