Serving 439 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Chugiak Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (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 34% 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: 439 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AK
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Chugiak Elementary serves the northern part of its school district in Chugiak, AK, covering an area of approximately 62 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 12 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Chugiak Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Chugiak Elementary School's student population of 439 students has grown by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
439 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Chugiak 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 Chugiak 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
#86 out of 441 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
32%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
29%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
6%
22%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
14%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
2%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
66%
47%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
2%
3%
Two or more races
9%
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)27.1%
42.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
37%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
Showing 2014–2025. 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 Chugiak Elementary School's ranking?
Chugiak Elementary School is ranked #86 out of 441 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska.
What schools are Chugiak Elementary School often compared to?
Chugiak Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Birchwood Abc Elementary School, Eagle Academy Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AK state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
How many students attend Chugiak Elementary School?
439 students attend Chugiak Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Chugiak Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Chugiak Elementary School?
Chugiak Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Chugiak Elementary School offer ?
Chugiak Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Chugiak Elementary School part of?
Chugiak Elementary School is part of Anchorage School District.
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