Abbott Loop Elementary School
Abbott Loop Elementary School serves 319 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Abbott Loop Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 40%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 46%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Top Placements
Abbott Loop Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
School Overview
Abbott Loop Elementary School's student population of 319 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 319 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 20 teachers |
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School Comparison
Abbott Loop Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 466 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Abbott Loop Elementary School is 0.84, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AK) |
Overall Testing Rank | #272 out of 466 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 40% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-34% | 46% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 12% | 23% |
| Asian | 14% | 6% |
| Hispanic | 12% | 7% |
| Black | 7% | 3% |
| White | 24% | 47% |
| Hawaiian | 8% | 3% |
| Two or more races | 23% | 11% |
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Diversity Score | 0.84 | 0.71 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 71% | 41% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16) | 10% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Anchorage School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AK Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school, middle school and elementary school to Abbott Loop Elementary School is Focus Homeschool (0.7 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Anchorage Focus Homeschool Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-12 | 376 students10
0.7 miles
9312 Vanguard Dr
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 522-7400 0.7 PK-12 376 - Anchorage Spring Hill Elementary School Math: 37% | Reading: 30%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-6 | 414 students10
0.8 miles
9911 Lake Otis Pwky
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 742-5450 0.8 PK-6 414 - Anchorage Hanshew Middle School Math: 28% | Reading: 44%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 7-8 | 682 students10
1.0 miles
10121 Lake Otis Pkwy
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 349-1561 1 7-8 682 - Anchorage Kasuun Elementary School Math: 41% | Reading: 40%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-6 | 414 students10
1.4 miles
4000 E 68th Ave
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 349-9444 1.4 PK-6 414 - Anchorage Taku Elementary School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-6 | 373 students10
1.4 miles
701 E 72nd Ave
Anchorage, AK 99518
(907) 742-5940 1.4 PK-6 373
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