Chugiak Elementary School

19932 Old Glenn Hwy
Chugiak, AK 99567
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 420 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 60-64% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 420 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : Top 20% in AK
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • 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:

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Attribute

School Overview

Chugiak Elementary School's student population of 420 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
420 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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School Rankings

Chugiak Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 443 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chugiak 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 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AK)
#47 out of 443 schools
(Top 20%)
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60-64%
36%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Chugiak Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Alaska by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
50-54%
44%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Chugiak Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alaska by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
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American Indian
5%
22%
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Asian
2%
5%
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Hispanic
10%
8%
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Black
n/a
2%
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White
72%
47%
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Hawaiian
1%
3%
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Two or more races
10%
13%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.46
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
39%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
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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 Chugiak Elementary School's ranking?
Chugiak Elementary School is ranked #47 out of 443 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 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AK state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% AK state average).
How many students attend Chugiak Elementary School?
420 students attend Chugiak Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Chugiak Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chugiak Elementary School?
Chugiak Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 14:1.
What grades does Chugiak Elementary School offer ?
Chugiak Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Chugiak Elementary School part of?
Chugiak Elementary School is part of Anchorage School District.

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Teacher’s last day
May 23, 2024 (Thursday)

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 420 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

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