- Enrollment
- 489
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530135002987
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 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 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Washington schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Cle Elum · Resource Index
- 28
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Swiftwater Alternative High School shrank from 22 students in 2022-23 to 17 in 2023-24 (-22.7%).
Teacher FTE held 1.0 → 1.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-5 students YoY 530135002987 · Cle Elum, WA High · SMALL · TRAD
20 enr · 20:1 · 54.5% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Cle Elum Roslyn Elementary (489 students)
Swiftwater Alternative High School shrank from 22 students in 2022-23 to 17 in 2023-24 (-22.7%). Teacher FTE held 1.0 → 1.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Swiftwater Alternative High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cle Elum Rosly
Cle Elum Roslyn Elementary
489 students
- Cle Elum Rosly
Cle Elum Roslyn High School
311 students
- Walter Strom M
Walter Strom Middle School
206 students
- This school 20
Swiftwater Alternative High School
20 students
What this shows Swiftwater Alternative High School reports 20 students on the CCD universe file.
How Swiftwater Alternative High School compares
Swiftwater Alternative High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$16,393
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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.
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
District finance for Cle Elum-Roslyn School District reports $16,393 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 311
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 206
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~20 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 22 (2022-23) → 17 (2023-24), down 5.
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 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.