Serving 196 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Birchwood Abc Elementary School ranks in the top 10% 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 55-59% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 196 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in AK
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Birchwood Abc Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Birchwood Abc Elementary School's student population of 196 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
196 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Birchwood Abc Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 443 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Birchwood Abc Elementary School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#41 out of 443 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
8%
22%
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
10%
8%
Black
1%
2%
White
69%
47%
Hawaiian
1%
3%
Two or more races
9%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Birchwood Abc Elementary School's ranking?
Birchwood Abc Elementary School is ranked #41 out of 443 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Alaska.
What schools are Birchwood Abc Elementary School often compared to?
Birchwood Abc Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chugiak Elementary School, Ravenwood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AK state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% AK state average).
How many students attend Birchwood Abc Elementary School?
196 students attend Birchwood Abc Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Birchwood Abc Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Birchwood Abc Elementary School?
Birchwood Abc Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 14:1.
What grades does Birchwood Abc Elementary School offer ?
Birchwood Abc Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Birchwood Abc Elementary School part of?
Birchwood Abc Elementary School is part of Anchorage School District.
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