Chugiak Elementary School

19932 Old Glenn Hwy
Chugiak, AK 99567
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
9/
10
Top 20%
Chugiak Elementary School serves 333 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Chugiak Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 44%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 333 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 20% in AK
  • Math Proficiency
    : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 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 333 students has declined by 33% 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
333 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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School Rankings

Chugiak Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% 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 Chugiak Elementary School is 0.53, 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 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AK)
Overall Testing Rank
#47 out of 443 schools
(Top 20%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
36%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
44%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
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American Indian
6%
22%
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Asian
3%
5%
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Hispanic
11%
7%
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Black
n/a
3%
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White
67%
47%
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Hawaiian
1%
3%
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Two or more races
12%
13%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.53
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
39%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
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School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (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 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?
333 students attend Chugiak Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Chugiak Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are American Indian, 3% 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 12:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 13:1.
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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Quick Stats (2023)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 333 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 20%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

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