Abbott Loop Elementary School (Closed 2023)

8427 Lake Otis Pkwy
Anchorage, AK 99507
(School attendance zone shown in map)
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 248 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Abbott Loop 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 was 20-24% (which was lower than the Alaska state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was approximately equal to the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 83% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which was higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
248 students

Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers

Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

School Calendar

School Rankings

This School
State Level (AK)
#254 out of 441 schools
(Bottom 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

20-24%
32%

Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

25-29%
29%

Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

30-39%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1

Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

American Indian
12%
22%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
17%
5%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
12%
8%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓

Black
10%
2%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓

White
17%
47%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓

Hawaiian
10%
3%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
22%
13%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
83%
0.85

Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
53.2%
42.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
37%

Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
14%
5%

Showing 2006–2015. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Abbott Loop Elementary School's ranking?
Abbott Loop Elementary School is ranked #254 out of 441 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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AK state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
How many students attend Abbott Loop Elementary School?
248 students attend Abbott Loop Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
22% of Abbott Loop Elementary School students are Two or more races, 17% of students are Asian, 17% of students are White, 12% of students are American Indian, 12% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, and 10% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Abbott Loop Elementary School?
Abbott Loop Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Abbott Loop Elementary School offer ?
Abbott Loop Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Abbott Loop Elementary School part of?
Abbott Loop Elementary School is part of Anchorage School District.
In what neighborhood is Abbott Loop Elementary School located?
Abbott Loop Elementary School is located in the Abbott Loop neighborhood of Anchorage, AK. There are 8 other public schools located in Abbott Loop.

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