Airport Heights Elementary School serves 258 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Airport Heights Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 44%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% 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 (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 258 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AK
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Airport Heights Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Airport Heights Elementary School's student population of 258 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
258 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Airport Heights Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 443 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Airport Heights 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#315 out of 443 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
12%
22%
Asian
26%
5%
Hispanic
16%
8%
Black
5%
2%
White
11%
47%
Hawaiian
11%
3%
Two or more races
19%
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)
9%
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 Airport Heights Elementary School's ranking?
Airport Heights Elementary School is ranked #315 out of 443 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alaska.
What schools are Airport Heights Elementary School often compared to?
Airport Heights Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Abbott Loop Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AK state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% AK state average).
How many students attend Airport Heights Elementary School?
258 students attend Airport Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
26% of Airport Heights Elementary School students are Asian, 19% of students are Two or more races, 16% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are American Indian, 11% of students are White, 11% of students are Hawaiian, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Airport Heights Elementary School?
Airport Heights Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 14:1.
What grades does Airport Heights Elementary School offer ?
Airport Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Airport Heights Elementary School part of?
Airport Heights Elementary School is part of Anchorage School District.
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