Serving 380 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Creekside Park Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% 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)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 380 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AK
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Creekside Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Creekside Park Elementary School's student population of 380 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
380 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Creekside Park Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 443 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Creekside Park Elementary School is 0.86, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#289 out of 443 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
11%
22%
Asian
16%
5%
Hispanic
14%
8%
Black
12%
2%
White
14%
47%
Hawaiian
11%
3%
Two or more races
22%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
12%
6%
School Statewide Testing
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 Creekside Park Elementary School's ranking?
Creekside Park Elementary School is ranked #289 out of 443 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alaska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AK state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% AK state average).
How many students attend Creekside Park Elementary School?
380 students attend Creekside Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
22% of Creekside Park Elementary School students are Two or more races, 16% of students are Asian, 14% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 12% of students are Black, 11% of students are American Indian, and 11% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Creekside Park Elementary School?
Creekside Park Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 14:1.
What grades does Creekside Park Elementary School offer ?
Creekside Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Creekside Park Elementary School part of?
Creekside Park Elementary School is part of Anchorage School District.
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