Serving 275 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Chugach Optional Elementary School ranks in the top 5% 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 65-69% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 275 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in AK
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Chugach Optional Elementary serves the northwest part of Anchorage, AK, covering an area of approximately 21.5 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 10-15 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 5.5 miles from the school's center to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 25.4 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Chugach Optional Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Chugach Optional Elementary School's student population of 275 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
275 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1950
School Calendar
School Rankings
Chugach Optional Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 441 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chugach Optional 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#15 out of 441 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
32%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
29%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
3%
22%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
72%
47%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
3%
Two or more races
13%
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)27.6%
42.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
37%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 23-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 Chugach Optional Elementary School's ranking?
Chugach Optional Elementary School is ranked #15 out of 441 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Alaska.
What schools are Chugach Optional Elementary School often compared to?
Chugach Optional Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Denali Montessori Elementary School, Inlet View Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AK state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
How many students attend Chugach Optional Elementary School?
275 students attend Chugach Optional Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Chugach Optional Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Chugach Optional Elementary School?
Chugach Optional Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Chugach Optional Elementary School offer ?
Chugach Optional Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Chugach Optional Elementary School part of?
Chugach Optional Elementary School is part of Anchorage School District.
In what neighborhood is Chugach Optional Elementary School located?
Chugach Optional Elementary School is located in the South Addition neighborhood of Anchorage, AK. There are 2 other public schools located in South Addition.
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