Enrollment
20
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Cle Elum, WA
Swiftwater Alternative High School
Federal NCES profile for Swiftwater Alternative High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530135002987
👥 S:T ratio 20
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Swiftwater Alternative High School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Washington schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Cle Elum · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20:1
- large classes for Washington
- 54.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Swiftwater Alternative High School has class sizes larger than 78% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Swiftwater Alternative High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Cle Elum, WA.
School address
District: Cle Elum-Roslyn School District · Washington
NCES ID 530135002987 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
54.5%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Swiftwater Alternative High School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Swiftwater Alternative High School
Swiftwater Alternative High School is a higher-need, small high school in Cle Elum, Washington, enrolling 20 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20:1 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 54.5% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 94% of Washington schools, with 20 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 2,394 Washington schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 24 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #22, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (70%) and Hispanic or Latino (15%) (diversity index 47/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 200 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 45.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Cle Elum-Roslyn School District also operates Cle Elum Roslyn Elementary (489 students) and Cle Elum Roslyn High School (311 students) alongside Swiftwater Alternative High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Swiftwater Alternative High School compares
Swiftwater Alternative High School on the metrics families compare, against Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20:1 | ▲ 14% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.5% | ▲ 21% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 20 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
20
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
54.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 78% in Washington - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
45.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,869
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.1 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 70.0%
Hispanic or Latino 15.0%
Two or More 15.0%
Largest group: White at 70.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.5, Swiftwater Alternative High School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cle Elum-Roslyn School District, which includes Swiftwater Alternative High School.
$15,869
Per student
-19%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-4%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.7%
State 55.8%
Federal 9.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Swiftwater Alternative High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cle Elum Roslyn Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cle Elum Roslyn High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walter Strom Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Swiftwater Alternative High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 489
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 311
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 206
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Washington, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~20 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Swiftwater Alternative High School
How many students attend Swiftwater Alternative High School?
Swiftwater Alternative High School has 20 students enrolled. It is a high school in Cle Elum, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Swiftwater Alternative High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Swiftwater Alternative High School is 20:1, which is 14% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Swiftwater Alternative High School?
54.5% of students at Swiftwater Alternative High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Swiftwater Alternative High School?
The largest demographic group at Swiftwater Alternative High School is White at 70.0% of enrollment, in Cle Elum, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Swiftwater Alternative High School?
Swiftwater Alternative High School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Swiftwater Alternative High School rank among public schools in Cle Elum?
By Resource Investment Index, Swiftwater Alternative High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Cle Elum, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Cle Elum on the city page.
Is Swiftwater Alternative High School a good school?
Swiftwater Alternative High School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Washington schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Cle Elum-Roslyn School District?
Besides Swiftwater Alternative High School, Cle Elum-Roslyn School District also operates Cle Elum Roslyn Elementary (489 students), Cle Elum Roslyn High School (311 students), and Walter Strom Middle School (206 students). See the Cle Elum-Roslyn School District district page for the complete list.
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