How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Sherrod Elementary | Swanson Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Palmer, AK | Palmer, AK |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 383 | 348 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 16.7:1 | 13.4:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 62.4% | 41.1% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Sherrod Elementary | Swanson Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $15,575 | $15,575 |
| District | Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District | Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Sherrod Elementary | Swanson Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| White | 58.7% | 62.4% |
| African American | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.8% | 9.2% |
| Asian | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 10.7% | 7.8% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Multiracial | 20.6% | 18.1% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Sherrod Elementary | Swanson Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | No |
| Counselor Ratio | - | 396:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 42.0% | 40.9% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 3 | 2 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.