Serving 365 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Chinook 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 17% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 365 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AK
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Chinook Elementary serves the west part of Anchorage, AK, encompassing an area of approximately 1.1 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 0.7 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Chinook Elementary School's student population of 365 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
365 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Chinook 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 Chinook Elementary School is 0.83, 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
#310 out of 441 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
32%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
29%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
22%
22%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
11%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
11%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
26%
47%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
10%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
18%
13%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)78.1%
42.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
37%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
11%
6%
Showing 2005–2014. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chinook Elementary School's ranking?
Chinook Elementary School is ranked #310 out of 441 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alaska.
What schools are Chinook Elementary School often compared to?
Chinook Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bayshore Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AK state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
How many students attend Chinook Elementary School?
365 students attend Chinook Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
26% of Chinook Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are American Indian, 18% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Hawaiian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Chinook Elementary School?
Chinook Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Chinook Elementary School offer ?
Chinook Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Chinook Elementary School part of?
Chinook Elementary School is part of Anchorage School District.
In what neighborhood is Chinook Elementary School located?
Chinook Elementary School is located in the Sand Lake neighborhood of Anchorage, AK. There are 4 other public schools located in Sand Lake.
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