Sand Lake Elementary School

7500 Jewel Lake Rd
Anchorage, AK 99502
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 530 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Sand Lake Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 530 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 60%
  • : Top 50% in AK
  • : 40% (Top 50%)
  • : 46% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Sand Lake Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Sand Lake Elementary School's student population of 530 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
530 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
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School Rankings

Sand Lake Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 443 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sand Lake Elementary School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AK)
#193 out of 443 schools
(Top 50%)
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40%
36%
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46%
44%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
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American Indian
5%
22%
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Asian
14%
5%
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Hispanic
9%
8%
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Black
3%
2%
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White
40%
47%
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Hawaiian
3%
3%
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Two or more races
26%
13%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.75
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
39%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sand Lake Elementary School's ranking?
Sand Lake Elementary School is ranked #193 out of 443 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alaska.
What schools are Sand Lake Elementary School often compared to?
Sand Lake Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kincaid Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AK state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% AK state average).
How many students attend Sand Lake Elementary School?
530 students attend Sand Lake Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Sand Lake Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Two or more races, 14% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sand Lake Elementary School?
Sand Lake Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sand Lake Elementary School offer ?
Sand Lake Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Sand Lake Elementary School part of?
Sand Lake Elementary School is part of Anchorage School District.

School Calendar

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Classes End (Last Day of School!)
May 22, 2024 (Wednesday)

School Reviews

5   7/27/2012
This school cherishes diversity. I went through the Japanese program and I loved it.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - roarl

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 530 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 60%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 40% (Top 50%)
  • : 46% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

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