Serving 239 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Birchwood Abc Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 239 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AK
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Birchwood Abc Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Birchwood Abc Elementary School's student population of 239 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
239 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Birchwood Abc Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 441 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Birchwood Abc Elementary School is 0.54, which is less 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
#70 out of 441 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
5%
22%
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
10%
8%
Black
1%
2%
White
65%
47%
Hawaiian
1%
3%
Two or more races
16%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Birchwood Abc Elementary School's ranking?
Birchwood Abc Elementary School is ranked #70 out of 441 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska.
What schools are Birchwood Abc Elementary School often compared to?
Birchwood Abc Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chugiak Elementary School, Eagle Academy Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AK state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
How many students attend Birchwood Abc Elementary School?
239 students attend Birchwood Abc Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Birchwood Abc Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Birchwood Abc Elementary School?
Birchwood Abc Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Birchwood Abc Elementary School offer ?
Birchwood Abc Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Birchwood Abc Elementary School part of?
Birchwood Abc Elementary School is part of Anchorage School District.
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