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 15-19% (which was lower than the Alaska state average of 23%). 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).

Top Rankings

Abbott Loop Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
248 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

This School
State Level (AK)
#256 out of 459 schools
(Bottom 50%)
15-19%
23%
25-29%
29%
30-39%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
12%
22%
Asian
17%
5%
Hispanic
12%
8%
Black
10%
2%
White
17%
47%
Hawaiian
10%
3%
Two or more races
22%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
0.85
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
10%
4%
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 #256 out of 459 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% 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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