Serving 421 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Finger Lake 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 55-59% (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 38% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 421 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AK
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Finger Lake Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Finger Lake Elementary School's student population of 421 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
421 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Finger Lake 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 Finger Lake Elementary School is 0.57, 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
#49 out of 443 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
10%
22%
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
9%
8%
Black
n/a
2%
White
62%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
3%
Two or more races
18%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Finger Lake Elementary School's ranking?
Finger Lake Elementary School is ranked #49 out of 443 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska.
What schools are Finger Lake Elementary School often compared to?
Finger Lake Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pioneer Peak Elementary School, Swanson Elementary School, Cottonwood Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% 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 Finger Lake Elementary School?
421 students attend Finger Lake Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Finger Lake Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are American Indian, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Finger Lake Elementary School?
Finger Lake Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 14:1.
What grades does Finger Lake Elementary School offer ?
Finger Lake Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Finger Lake Elementary School part of?
Finger Lake Elementary School is part of Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District.
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