Birchwood Abc Elementary School
Tel:
(907)742-3450
- Birchwood Abc Elementary School serves 327 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 35%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53%.
School Overview
- Birchwood Abc Elementary School's student population of 327 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 327 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 21 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Birchwood Abc Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Birchwood Abc Elementary School is 0.46, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AK) |
| Overall School Rank | -- | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 35% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 41% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 7% | 23% |
| Asian | 1% | 6% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 7% |
| Black | n/a | 3% |
| White | 72% | 47% |
| Hawaiian | 2% | 3% |
| Two or more races | 11% | 11% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.46 | 0.71 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 18% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Anchorage School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AK Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Birchwood Abc Elementary School is Chugiak High School (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Gruening Middle School (4.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Fire Lake Elementary School (2.6 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Chugiak Chugiak High School Grades: 9-12 | 1099 students
0.6 miles
16525 S Birchwood Loop Road
Chugiak, AK 99567
(907)742-3050 0.6 9-12 1099 - Eagle River Fire Lake Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 317 students
2.6 miles
13801 Harry Mcdonald Road
Eagle River, AK 99577
(907)742-3350 2.6 PK-6 317 - Chugiak Chugiak Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 502 students
2.9 miles
19932 Old Glenn Highway
Chugiak, AK 99567
(907)742-3400 2.9 PK-6 502 - Eagle River Eagle Academy Charter School Charter School
Grades: K-6 | 176 students
4.0 miles
10901 Mausel St Suite 101
Eagle River, AK 99577
(907)742-3025 4.0 K-6 176 - Eagle River Alaska Middle College School Grades: 11-12 | 117 students
4.1 miles
10928 Eagle River Road
Eagle River, AK 99577
(907)746-8494 4.1 11-12 117
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