Serving 240 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Airport Heights 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Asian and American Indian), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 240 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AK
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Airport Heights Elementary serves the west part of Anchorage, AK, covering an area of approximately 1.6 square miles. Families within this zone can typically reach the school within 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge being about 1.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Airport Heights Elementary School's student population of 240 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
240 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Year Founded
1954
School Calendar
School Rankings
Airport Heights Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 441 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
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
#345 out of 441 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
17%
22%
Asian
26%
5%
Hispanic
15%
8%
Black
3%
2%
White
10%
47%
Hawaiian
12%
3%
Two or more races
17%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)58.3%
42.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Airport Heights Elementary School's ranking?
Airport Heights Elementary School is ranked #345 out of 441 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 Alaska Native Cultural Charter School, Alpenglow Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AK state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
How many students attend Airport Heights Elementary School?
240 students attend Airport Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
26% of Airport Heights Elementary School students are Asian, 17% of students are American Indian, 17% of students are Two or more races, 15% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Hawaiian, 10% of students are White, and 3% 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 15:1.
What grades does Airport Heights Elementary School offer ?
Airport Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Airport Heights Elementary School part of?
Airport Heights Elementary School is part of Anchorage School District.
In what neighborhood is Airport Heights Elementary School located?
Airport Heights Elementary School is located in the Airport Heights Community Council neighborhood of Anchorage, AK. There are 2 other public schools located in Airport Heights Community Council.
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