Chester Valley Elementary School serves 251 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Chester Valley 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 44%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 251 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AK
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Chester Valley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Chester Valley Elementary School's student population of 251 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
251 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Chester Valley 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 Chester Valley 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
#358 out of 443 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
11%
22%
Asian
9%
5%
Hispanic
12%
8%
Black
6%
2%
White
16%
47%
Hawaiian
23%
3%
Two or more races
23%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
13%
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 Chester Valley Elementary School's ranking?
Chester Valley Elementary School is ranked #358 out of 443 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alaska.
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 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% AK state average).
How many students attend Chester Valley Elementary School?
251 students attend Chester Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
23% of Chester Valley Elementary School students are Two or more races, 23% of students are Hawaiian, 16% of students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are American Indian, 9% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chester Valley Elementary School?
Chester Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 14:1.
What grades does Chester Valley Elementary School offer ?
Chester Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Chester Valley Elementary School part of?
Chester Valley Elementary School is part of Anchorage School District.
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